as in ovals
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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Lewis abandoned the idea to put clear orbs in the sockets early on, but debate about the eyes continued after Lithgow complained that the doll’s line of sight didn’t have a focus.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
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These little orbs of relaxation combine the anti-inflammatory benefits of CBD with essential oils like lavender or eucalyptus to melt away stress and tension.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Ellipses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ellipses. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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