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
Also known as a globular stink bug, these invasive bugs are similar to stink bugs that come indoors looking for warmth for the winter.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2025
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
Open star clusters are much less dense than their globular counterparts and a pair of binoculars with a lower magnification allows for a more comprehensive view.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Hanging from the ceiling are globular pendant lamps (from the French brand DCW Editions).
—Julie Lasky, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2025
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
Open star clusters are much less dense than their globular counterparts and a pair of binoculars with a lower magnification allows for a more comprehensive view.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Hanging from the ceiling are globular pendant lamps (from the French brand DCW Editions).
—Julie Lasky, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for globular
Adjective
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The oil-free cream formula is anchored by spherical particles that absorb and refract light to blur dark spots, redness, and uneven texture without emphasizing the lines and pores that heavier concealers tend to magnify.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
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Peppercorns are the small, spherical fruits that grow in bunches on a climbing vine of these plants, similar to how grapes come to life.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Toward the beginning of the episode, the group sits down to eat at a hole-in-the-wall barbecue spot and the camera swings around the table in a sweeping circular motion, capturing everyone laughing, bonding and sharing a meal.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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The image showed Robinson gazing at the camera, dressed in circular statement earrings and a bandana print blouse buttoned to the top.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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The base of the legs is stitched with a tulip hem for a dressier look and a curved silhouette.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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This curved gaming monitor sports a 1000R curve that helps you get immersed in your gameplay by wrapping around your peripheral vision.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Hornet nests are made from a papery substance, are usually a closed structure that’s cylindrical in form, and may be built in the eaves of your home, under a roof, in a tree, or in another sheltered spot.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
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In this iteration, the cylindrical bulk of Madison Square Garden acquires a certain classical nobility, wrapped in terra-cotta tiles that glitter through a corset of stone ribs.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
8 June 2026
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“Globular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/globular. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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