convexities

noun

plural of convexity
as in projections
a part that sticks out from the general mass of something a potter smoothing out a convexity in the vase

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convexities
  1. projections
  2. protrusions
  3. sections
  4. protuberances
  5. bulges
  6. domes
  7. overhangs
  8. portions
Noun
  • In a statement, the companies cited McKinsey projections expecting AI agents will handle $3 trillion to $5 trillion of global consumer commerce by 2030.
    — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Private funding, along with projections for ticket sales and other revenue generated onsite, will round out Kanal’s budget.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of projections
Noun
  • Burls are sound, hard, woody swellings or protrusions that form on the trunks, branches, or roots of trees.
    — Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
  • These types of protrusions are fairly common, particularly in older men, and occur when a small amount of abdominal contents, such as fat or a bit of intestines, slips through a gap or weak point in the muscles and tissues of the abdominal wall.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026
Definition of protrusions
Noun
  • Some sections have been redacted to protect sources and the personal data of third parties, authorities said.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • But large sections of seats remained empty across the venue's upper level.
    — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of sections
Noun
  • As does the Buddha’s Hand, a pulp-less lemon with fragrant, yellowy finger-like protuberances best for zesting, candying, and making infusions for teas, simple syrups, marinades, and libations.
    — Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Described as bright green with small protuberances on its back, the frog belongs to the Gastrotheca genus, a group of marsupial frogs found in Central and South America.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
Definition of protuberances
Noun
  • Bra bands that dig in and have minimal side coverage can create bulges under your tops and dresses, but this under-$20 Warners style does the opposite, according to shoppers.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
  • During matches earlier this year, bulges could be seen in the shoulder seams on jerseys for teams including France and Uruguay, the Guardian reported.
    — Claire Rush, Fortune, 28 June 2026
Definition of bulges
Noun
  • Their prototype domes are only about the size of a wine cork at this point, but their compressive strength is comparable to low-grade concrete.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The team currently produces small test domes roughly the size of a wine cork.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of domes
Noun
  • Bridges and overhangs were clean, confirming excellent exposure calibration and the printer's ability to resolve intricate features without sacrificing dimensional accuracy.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Remove any large groupings of plants like saw palmetto, yaupon, wax myrtle and gallberry, especially if the plants are close to the home, adjacent decks or porches or under eaves or overhangs.
    — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of overhangs
Noun
  • Among them were substantial portions of The Art of War, as well as a separate military treatise attributed to Sun Bin, a strategist traditionally placed in the Warring States period.
    — Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Weeks later, the state of New Mexico filed a motion to strike portions of that brief.
    — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of portions
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