crescentic

adjective

Definition of crescenticnext
as in alveolar

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  1. alveolar
  2. recurved
  3. cavernous
  4. concave
  5. hollow
  6. cupped
Adjective
  • The cause was a rare and aggressive cancer of the soft tissue, alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, according to the organizers of an online funding appeal.
    — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma is more common in children but can occur in adults, according to the American Cancer Society, and alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma typically affects all age groups equally.
    — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Definition of alveolar
Adjective
  • The white petals have gently recurved tips, giving them a delicate appearance.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Jordan competes in the recurved bow category, which has limbs at the top and bottom of the bow that curve away from the archer.
    — Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 29 July 2024
Definition of recurved
Adjective
  • The Oscar-winning filmmaker was there with a crew, including Licorice Pizza collaborator Benny Safdie, to capture the moment resulting in a cinematic concert shot on 16mm and 35mm with a mix of intimate images of Winter and of the cavernous space.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Now, the clock starts on a seven-day process to remove other debris and power-wash and disinfect the cavernous freezer.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of cavernous
Adjective
  • The convex-concave curves of the open and closed parentheses cup something said by the way, whisperings, secrets mouthed into the reader’s ear, mumbled under the author’s breath.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026
  • These heavy bobbers feature a concave head that looks identical to a popper.
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 23 July 2026
Definition of concave
Adjective
  • Place a piece of aluminum foil over each loaf and bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until loaves sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • These assistive devices were functionally capable but emotionally hollow.
    — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of hollow
Adjective
  • One serving size of peanuts is 1 ounce, or about the amount that would fill a cupped hand.
    — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 21 Aug. 2026
  • New leaves become cupped and turn pale green, the leaf edges turn yellow, and the undersides of the leaves may turn purplish.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 July 2026
Definition of cupped
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