as in heads
the upper or front part of the body that contains the brain, the major sense organs, and the mouth
the fitted cap is too small for my large dome
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Recent Examples of domes
Craig Hooper, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2026
The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a monastery with emblematic golden domes, is venerated by both the Russian and Ukrainian wings of the Orthodox Church as one of their most important spiritual centers.
—CBS News, 15 June 2026
Accommodations along the way include geodesic domes, and evenings offer plenty of stargazing opportunities.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 June 2026
Other award-winning sites include a place with a drive-in movie theater near Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah, geodesic domes in Texas, safari tents in Kentucky, a secluded tent getaway in the Catskills of New York and a converted school bus outside Lake Huron in Michigan.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 18 May 2026
Overlooking the expansive waters of one of the largest artificial lakes in the eastern United States, the site offers a range of stays, from vintage and modern glampers to geodesic domes and design-forward tiny homes.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
Many of the city’s buildings, including the historic City Hall, were crafted in the style of Moorish architecture with domes, minarets and outdoor staircases.
—Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
This can include switching to squirrel-proof bird feeders (this often requires some trial and error), using chicken wire to build domes over your gardens, and more.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 13 May 2026
Noun
Filling a National Battle Depot with spare parts (or even spare modules--like a few spare bows or bow domes for Virginia Class submarines) will force the PAEs to really exercise their new authorities.
—Craig Hooper, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2026
The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a monastery with emblematic golden domes, is venerated by both the Russian and Ukrainian wings of the Orthodox Church as one of their most important spiritual centers.
—CBS News, 15 June 2026
Accommodations along the way include geodesic domes, and evenings offer plenty of stargazing opportunities.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 June 2026
Other award-winning sites include a place with a drive-in movie theater near Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah, geodesic domes in Texas, safari tents in Kentucky, a secluded tent getaway in the Catskills of New York and a converted school bus outside Lake Huron in Michigan.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 18 May 2026
Overlooking the expansive waters of one of the largest artificial lakes in the eastern United States, the site offers a range of stays, from vintage and modern glampers to geodesic domes and design-forward tiny homes.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
Many of the city’s buildings, including the historic City Hall, were crafted in the style of Moorish architecture with domes, minarets and outdoor staircases.
—Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
This can include switching to squirrel-proof bird feeders (this often requires some trial and error), using chicken wire to build domes over your gardens, and more.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for domes
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The proposal, covering more than 160 commercial parcels and nearly $7 million in services over five years, heads to City Hall as residents demand clarity on who will benefit.—
Alejandra Molina,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Shower heads, curtains, and liners should be cleaned every month or two, depending on how often your shower is used.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Verb
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The defending Western Conference champs pick up Quaintance, a defensive-minded bruiser with size and athleticism who projects to be a center or power forward on the next level.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
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Adobe projects that consumer clicks originating from generative AI tools to retail sites will skyrocket by 103 percent compared to last June.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Noun
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This ocean region is known to host numerous species of beaked whales, and fossil skulls of such whales have been discovered nearby, snagged by trawlers or long-line fishing vessels in deep-sea regions off Iberia, South Africa and the Kerguelen Islands.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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The largest eastern elk would have weighed up to a thousand pounds, and a stomp or kick from that powerful animal was fatal; the skulls of dogs and wolves would be crushed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Verb
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According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), a brain aneurysm is a weakened area in an artery that bulges outward and fills with blood.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Things To Do Go To Bayfront Park Take a morning bike ride or stroll along Bayfront Park, which juts out towards the water and borders a marina of yachts and power boats.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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The 3,829-square-foot house, with three bedrooms and five bathrooms, sits on a quarter-acre-plus lot that juts directly into coastal waters, claiming the famed Arch Rock as a backyard centerpiece.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The thing that most stands out about the Scindapsus species are the unique colors.—
Dr. Matthew Lisy,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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Antigua is known for its warm water, sailing harbors, and relaxed beach lifestyle, but Long Bay stands out as a more private spot compared to the island’s popular resorts.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Verb
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Cut with a curved outer seam that balloons slightly through the thigh before tapering at the ankle, the shape is all about creating volume.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
29 Dec. 2025
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The mid-rise jeans have an exaggerated barrel silhouette that balloons out at the knee and tapers into a wide-leg fit at the ankle.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Fake smoke billows from the chimneys and the windows are filled with moving models of the colorful creatures from the films.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The officers can then been seen scrambling to recover through debris as smoke billows out of the house, checking on each other to see if anyone had been hurt.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Domes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/domes. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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