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
Janine Di Giovanni, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
Meters away, two humanoid robots, with bulbous joints and expressionless plastic domes for faces, stand at a desk.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Marriott said the brand plans to expand the Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy to include properties that feature cabins, yurts, domes, eco-lodges, and more.
—AFAR Media, 30 Sep. 2025
While Devo and their energy domes have their own lazy interpretations to deal with, Schneider wants to make one thing perfectly clear about his legacy.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Dearborn has often been slandered for simply coexisting peacefully, because the truth is, some people are uncomfortable, and frankly upset about seeing church steeples and mosque domes share the same skyline on roads.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 24 Sep. 2025
The Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido, a 1908 Moorish fantasy commissioned by entrepreneur Nicolò Spada, boasts Byzantine domes and an eclectic façade that have sheltered everyone from Winston Churchill to Erroll Flynn, from Greta Garbo to Clark Gable.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But while salons have offered steam treatments as a curly hair staple for decades, at-home steamers have been too bulky (attempting to replicate in-salon domes) or too hard to use, requiring you to wrestle your curls into heated thermal caps, a battle that’s easy to lose.
—Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Moro Rock is one of many granite domes in the park.
—Paul Bersebach, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
Hagia Sophia in Istanbul was a key inspiration; elements of that building are reflected in Euphoria’s domes and arches, as well as its palette of gold, blue, red, and yellow.
—Janine Di Giovanni, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
Meters away, two humanoid robots, with bulbous joints and expressionless plastic domes for faces, stand at a desk.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Marriott said the brand plans to expand the Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy to include properties that feature cabins, yurts, domes, eco-lodges, and more.
—AFAR Media, 30 Sep. 2025
While Devo and their energy domes have their own lazy interpretations to deal with, Schneider wants to make one thing perfectly clear about his legacy.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Dearborn has often been slandered for simply coexisting peacefully, because the truth is, some people are uncomfortable, and frankly upset about seeing church steeples and mosque domes share the same skyline on roads.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 24 Sep. 2025
The Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido, a 1908 Moorish fantasy commissioned by entrepreneur Nicolò Spada, boasts Byzantine domes and an eclectic façade that have sheltered everyone from Winston Churchill to Erroll Flynn, from Greta Garbo to Clark Gable.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But while salons have offered steam treatments as a curly hair staple for decades, at-home steamers have been too bulky (attempting to replicate in-salon domes) or too hard to use, requiring you to wrestle your curls into heated thermal caps, a battle that’s easy to lose.
—Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Moro Rock is one of many granite domes in the park.
—Paul Bersebach, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for domes
Noun
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Just last Friday, the company released a number of other Performance Center talents, suggesting a significant roster shake-up is underway as the brand heads towards the Halloween Havoc special.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Some appeared to pop their heads through the bus windows to talk with the crowds below.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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My model projects them as a fringe bottom-five unit the rest of the way.—
Austin Mock,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Spotrac currently projects his value on a new four-year deal at just north of $39 million.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The masks were made directly on the decedents' skulls, covering their jaw and face.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Neuralink has a backlog of 10,000 individuals interested in having its N1 device drilled into their skulls, according to President and Co-Founder Dongjin (DJ) Seo.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These two tangy favorites come together to add a smooth texture to the slightly chunky beans.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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Both play essential roles in health and can be found in nutritious foods like fruits, seafood, nuts, beans, seeds, and whole grains.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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His home run on July 28 struck the wide mesh-like portion that juts out on the fair side of the pole.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Sep. 2025
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Once settled, campers can follow the Shoreline Trail from camp to make a loop around Turtle Back Hill, a promontory that juts out into a brackish, intertidal salt marshlands.—
Don Sproul,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Although his average size (6-0 1/4, 232) stands out, Fisher’s speed and instincts stand out even more.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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One specific relationship with a listener stands out to the musician.—
James Factora,
Them.,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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The specter of inflation will only reappear if the Fed balloons the money supply.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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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Smoke billows from the Lyondell Basell Houston refinery in Texas in 2024.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Domes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/domes. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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