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
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2026
Bienvenu refuses to dwell on the mechanics of the time travel technology, the holograms, or protective domes.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
The splendor of this park shines through the extraordinary views from the many hiking trails and granite domes, including Moro Rock.
—Giovanna Caravetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
At Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay, guests can book one of its three glass stargazing domes for star bathing.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Placing humidity domes or clear plastic over seedling pots and trays helps conserve moisture levels to some degree.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
Just 15 minutes outside of town, Cross Hill Lodge & Domes is a lake-facing glamping site with Instagram-worthy geo domes equipped with luxe touches like gas fireplaces and pod coffee machines (from $340).
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
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The dammuso stays temperate thanks to its 19-to-23-inch-thick stone walls, which slowly absorb heat during the day and release it at night, and its domes—more than 13-feet tall—that allow rising heat to dissipate above the living spaces.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2026
Bienvenu refuses to dwell on the mechanics of the time travel technology, the holograms, or protective domes.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
The splendor of this park shines through the extraordinary views from the many hiking trails and granite domes, including Moro Rock.
—Giovanna Caravetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
At Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay, guests can book one of its three glass stargazing domes for star bathing.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Placing humidity domes or clear plastic over seedling pots and trays helps conserve moisture levels to some degree.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
Just 15 minutes outside of town, Cross Hill Lodge & Domes is a lake-facing glamping site with Instagram-worthy geo domes equipped with luxe touches like gas fireplaces and pod coffee machines (from $340).
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for domes
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Three actors wearing oversized cartoonish heads portrayed Italian composers Giacomo Puccini, Giuseppe Verdi and Gioachino Rossini tagged along from much of the first half of the production.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
7 Feb. 2026
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The starting 11 for Woodrow Wilson soccer team bowed their heads during a moment of silence for their slain teammate Wornan Padilla Garcia before their game against the Mesquite Poteet Pirates, February 6, 2026.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment in radiology will grow 5 percent from 2024 to 2034, which is higher than the average of 3% across all occupations.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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That’s a sizable investment in a pitcher who projects as a back-of-the-rotation arm and who is coming off an entire year lost to Tommy John surgery.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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Their skulls are nearly transparent, allowing scientists to observe brain activity directly using two-photon microscopy.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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The study used high-resolution CT scans of eight novel Najash skulls to map out early snake anatomy.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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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
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Cape Cod juts out to the east just far enough to catch the western fringe of the massive snow shield.—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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It's located in a tall, historic building, and the logo, complete with a mustachioed man, is featured on a sign that juts out from the building's side.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
29 Jan. 2026
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What stands out to her about Chicago architecture is its innovation, which was first sparked by the Great Chicago Fire.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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This spot also stands out for its on-site Nordic Spa, complete with thermal pools.—
Katy Spratte Joyce,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 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
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Thick black smoke billows from a South El Monte recycling plant as Los Angeles County Fire Department crews are attempting to control the flames consuming the large building complex.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Smoke billows over Gaza Strip following an Israeli bombardment Sunday.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Domes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/domes. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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