GLOBULAR Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

globular

adjective

ˈglä-byə-lər

Definition of globular

as in spherical

having every part of the surface the same distance from the center the globular streetlights give the pedestrian mall a Gay Nineties look

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nonspherical

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Recent Examples of globular Nike engineered the globular Air units to be flexible and low to the ground. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026 The plant is easily identified by its rampant growth in the spring and its spiny globular fruit. — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026 Its single, blue-gray, globular stem may produce a big white flower in early summer. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026 Andys has outdoor balcony seating or, inside, cozy blue-velvet banquettes under a cluster of globular light fixtures. — Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for globular

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Adjective

Survival Capsule, a patented spherical shelter aimed at tsunamis, hurricanes, and earthquakes, sells two-person units starting around US$21,700.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
Passive safety operational profiles The reactor architecture relies on a specialized spherical monolithic gyroid core structure.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026

Definition of spherical

Adjective

The investment extends its pre-seed funding round, giving the startup a runway to fuel its AI ambitions about the circular economy.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 10 July 2026
One of the best hotel lounges in town, Travelle Kitchen & Bar frames postcard views of the circular Marina Towers next door.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

Definition of circular

Adjective

Using original photographs, and input from the Pourtout archives, the restoration team reversed the ungainly Saoutchik body modifications, and the curved windshield and twin rear-window design returned.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 3 July 2026
Flat composite panels transform into curved blades The new method uses 4D printing, which means materials can change shape after they are made.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026

Definition of curved

Adjective

The diamond dome has a steep profile with a cylindrical rib around its outer edge, helping achieve the rigidity necessary for ultra-low distortion without unnecessary moving mass.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
And then pressed into cylindrical test parts to measure density and compressive strength, successfully linking prill structure directly to final performance.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

Definition of cylindrical

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