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
  • The Gaboon viper, which has two hornlike projections on its snout, feeds mainly on rodents and ground-dwelling birds.
    — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Monumental-scale projections examining profound questions of bodies, landscape, and existence encircle a centerpiece of sculptural Jeju volcanic rocks.
    — Vivienne Chow, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of projections
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of protrusions
Noun
  • The majority of the more than 30 galleries that will have their Art Basel Miami Beach debuts will be in these three sections, though Arario Gallery (of Seoul) and Galería Casado Santapau (Madrid) will debut directly into the Galleries section.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Platt said powerful wave action also broke up sections of the promenade railing.
    — Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 29 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
  • Under the new Endangered Species Act interpretations, it would not be considered a federal offense to clear private palmetto flatwoods or cypress domes.
    — Timothy Randhir, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Across the outfield concourse of the stadium (formerly known as Coolray Field), more than 300 emerald ceramic domes will be set to temperatures ranging from 200 to 700 degrees.
    — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of domes
Noun
  • Former employees claim that officials at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, opted not to undertake repairs of leaks in the building’s roof overhangs months ago.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Stepping out from its legal and spending overhangs, Meta’s new enterprise venture is especially exciting considering that the company doesn’t currently have a true enterprise arm.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of overhangs
Noun
  • New wave of proteinmaxxing Higher protein portions are becoming the new normal as Americans search for healthier lifestyles amidst the affordability and food safety crisis.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The applicant portal supports people who have progressed through portions of the special-agent hiring process, making the type of information potentially involved especially sensitive.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of portions
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“Convexities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convexities. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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