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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Recent Examples of globular
Members of Mexico’s Cenotes Urbanos organization found a large globular pot while exploring Zumpango Cave and reported the discovery to officials, according to an April 21 news release from the National Institute of Anthropology and History.
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Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2025
Its single, blue-gray, globular stem may produce a big white flower in early summer.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2025
Moreover, it was found that most of the fungi linked to fermentation were found in a specific type of pot, the globular jar.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
But the hint of a Jennifer Jason Leigh in Single White Female-type in Matt’s large, globular eyes soon becomes unequivocal.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2025
Its single, blue-gray, globular stem may produce a big white flower in early summer.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2025
Moreover, it was found that most of the fungi linked to fermentation were found in a specific type of pot, the globular jar.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
But the hint of a Jennifer Jason Leigh in Single White Female-type in Matt’s large, globular eyes soon becomes unequivocal.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for globular
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The canyon-like layout consists of four spherical structures connected by curving platforms, courtyards, and pedestrian bridges; 3 of the 18 floors are below ground.—
Mae Hamilton,
AFAR Media,
9 Sep. 2025
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Covered with tentacles, shaped like rods, perfectly spherical?—
Veronique Greenwood,
Quanta Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Room for two, a supple ride, a gorgeous view over a curved hood, perfect flow of air up and over the windshield and cockpit with virtually no backsplash to disrupt pleasant conversation, and the ability at any time to experience a rush of power and speed when the moment calls.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Samsung’s Odyssey Ark gaming monitor is down $900, and its massive curved screen with Cockpit Mode makes racing and flight sims ridiculously immersive.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The most prominent features of the Cygnus cargo freighter are its circular, fan-like solar arrays and an aluminum cylinder called the pressurized cargo module that bears some resemblance to a keg of beer.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
15 Sep. 2025
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To clean your stainless steel pan after a night of cooking, simply pour off the excess grease or oil, then clean the pan with warm water and dish soap, using a sponge (our favorite is this Skura style sponge), moving in a continuous circular motion across the cooking surface.—
Emily Johnson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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At the core of a NASA's nuclear engine design is a cylindrical core holding the uranium-235 fuel elements, pierced with a number of channels for the hydrogen to flow through.—
David Szondy
September 10,
New Atlas,
10 Sep. 2025
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How the reactors will work Deep Fission’s technology centers on small cylindrical reactors that can be lowered into 30-inch diameter boreholes drilled a mile into the Earth.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Globular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/globular. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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