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

Many had a spherical shape, which is associated with high-temperature industrial processes.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
Read Full Review Designed to tie in the five elements and the five senses, this Greek idyll is built into a mountain and has a large spherical pool as its physical and spiritual center.

— CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of spherical

Adjective

The building has a circular driveway, a 24-hour doorman, a fitness center, a rooftop terrace, valet service, bike storage, and an on-site parking garage.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026
As is typical with Porsches, there are five circular gauges on the dash, and the key is inserted on the left.

— Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of circular

Adjective

At the center of the sprawling property is a 10,500-square-foot residence, accessible via a mile-long drive that winds through forest and across a curved stone bridge.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
The silhouette was elevated by a curved stiletto heel, a defining element in Matières Fécales and Christian Louboutin’s designs.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of curved

Adjective

Contributing to that very impressive range is the new cylindrical cell battery pack, which uses a cell-to-body approach that maximizes energy density, along with the aforementioned new sixth-gen motors.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2026
The new cylindrical cells provide a 20 percent increase in energy density compared to the prismatic cells used in the Gen5 batteries.

— Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of cylindrical

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