as in oval
a shape that resembles a flattened circle
The teacher drew an ellipse on the chalkboard that intended to illustrate the moon's orbit around the Earth.
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Recent Examples of ellipse
The ellipse enclosing these locations is called an error ellipse.
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Toshi Hirabayashi, Space.com, 23 July 2025
The Oakley Ellipse 50th Anniversary pair, designed to reflect the ellipse of the Oakley logo, retains the brand's futurist aesthetic with the lens shape and curve, known at Oakley as the PhysioMorphic Geometry.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Helicopters and World War II-era warplanes will fly overhead and Army parachutists will soar down to the White House's ellipse, where Trump will preside over the parade from a presidential booth.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 15 June 2025
There are also plans for a parachute jump by the Army's Golden Knights at the White House ellipse.
—Nik Popli, Time, 12 June 2025
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Toshi Hirabayashi, Space.com, 23 July 2025
The Oakley Ellipse 50th Anniversary pair, designed to reflect the ellipse of the Oakley logo, retains the brand's futurist aesthetic with the lens shape and curve, known at Oakley as the PhysioMorphic Geometry.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Helicopters and World War II-era warplanes will fly overhead and Army parachutists will soar down to the White House's ellipse, where Trump will preside over the parade from a presidential booth.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 15 June 2025
There are also plans for a parachute jump by the Army's Golden Knights at the White House ellipse.
—Nik Popli, Time, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ellipse
Noun
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The steering wheel also features a unique oval shape and plenty of buttons.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
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In the snaps, Clare carried his fiancée as Smith, 31, beamed with joy while showing off her oval diamond ring.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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The best vitamins for nails come from eating foods like leafy greens, eggs, nuts, seeds, sweet potato, cold water fish, and more that are rich in a few key vitamins.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Areas marked in red will not have orbs hidden, nor will orbs be placed in waterways or mowed areas, according to the release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
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On the lagoon, red orbs, sheathed in black nets, bob on the surface.—
Brienne Walsh,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Ellipse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ellipse. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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