CONVEXITIES Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

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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Noun

The 70% preliminary expectation wildly exceeded projections for fiscal 2028 revenue of roughly $570 billion, or 44% growth from fiscal 2027 (the current year).

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
Autodesk – The maker of 3D design software slid 5% after its earnings projections disappointed Wall Street.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 27 Aug. 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

The judge later ruled in late 2024 that the two sections were unconstitutional.

— Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026
Yet the agreement encountered intense resistance from the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, the communist left, and critical sections of Singh’s own Congress Party.

— C. Raja Mohan, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 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

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
Galactic bulges tend to be the oldest parts of galaxies, forming billions of years before the disks, at least in the Milky Way's case.

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 June 2026

Definition of bulges

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

Beating the middle and lower portions of the conference has rarely been the problem.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
The result tends to be more storms and wetter and cooler weather in southern portions of the country, while northern ones turn drier and warmer, according to NOAA.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

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