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
  • Amid projections of a Democratic blue wave, as voters head to the polls, several pivotal races are too close for all the experts to comfortably predict.
    — Ruairí Arrieta-Kenna, Time, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Rosters have been reshaped by the transfer portal, freshmen are playing their first real minutes, and lines are set more on projections than results.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of projections
Noun
  • Moments later, Jay is trapped inside, surrounded by gooey protrusions of undulating flesh.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Despite their pointy protrusions, the sculptures are not spiky enough to leave a mark; and despite their flirtations with touchy subject matter, none of the works—not even the 9/11 ones—are vulgar enough to get Wolfson in hot water.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of protrusions
Noun
  • Some are high, some low, some wide, some narrow, and there are also cobblestone sections.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The Colorado Department of Transportation also reported substantial flood damage to highways in the region, with sections of roadway undermined by floodwaters.
    — Brian Maass, CBS News, 3 Nov. 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
  • Adjacent to the bookstore, the untitled work bends and bulges on a plywood structure.
    — Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
  • There are no little bulges to accommodate the eyes, just cozy silk brushing lightly against my eyelids.
    — Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of bulges
Noun
  • Its beauty is only rivalled by the bubbling powder-blue domes of nearby Süleymaniye Mosque, constructed by Mimar Sinan, a contemporary of Michelangelo.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Scaling up Engineers discovered voids, or air pockets, between layers of carbon fiber that make up the domes’ composite structure.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of domes
Noun
  • Caves and overhangs here have protected at least 15,000 examples of rock art, some thought to be 10,000 years old, depicting people hunting or dancing, giraffes, cattle, and jars possibly for carrying water as the region dried up.
    — Heather Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The Club previously exited our position in Alphabet in March last year, right before the stock went on a big run as numerous overhangs dissipated.
    — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of overhangs
Noun
  • Hell Week is widely considered one of the most physically and mentally demanding portions of the initial training, which lasts roughly six months.
    — James LaPorta, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Democratic candidates also outperformed their Republican opponents in Cabarrus County portions of House District 83 and Senate District 35, although Republicans won both districts overall with votes from neighboring counties.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of portions
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