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Recent Examples of oblong
Transfer to a greased 2-quart oblong baking dish.
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Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 29 Nov. 2025
The oblong bag features a sinuous shape and roomy design, complete with a gold top clasp and top-handle straps connected near the base of the bag.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
In the new study, led by Jeffrey Andrews-Hanna, a planetary scientist at the University of Arizona, researchers suggest that the oblong shape of the basin isn't from a head-on collision with an asteroid coming from the south, as previously believed.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
The unusual, oblong Phantom is a clean-sheet twinjet design that looks like something out of a 1950s sci-fi movie.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2025
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Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 29 Nov. 2025
The oblong bag features a sinuous shape and roomy design, complete with a gold top clasp and top-handle straps connected near the base of the bag.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
In the new study, led by Jeffrey Andrews-Hanna, a planetary scientist at the University of Arizona, researchers suggest that the oblong shape of the basin isn't from a head-on collision with an asteroid coming from the south, as previously believed.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
The unusual, oblong Phantom is a clean-sheet twinjet design that looks like something out of a 1950s sci-fi movie.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oblong
Adjective
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The eight-piece set includes four mini cocottes, an oval casserole dish, a square baking dish, and a rectangular roasting pan with a lid.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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Signature Oval Casserole For cooking tasks that require shallow sauteing, frying, or steaming, this oval casserole dish can handle roasts, whole fish, vegetables, and side dishes.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Folding a rectangular towel that was laid out by a presenter took CLOiD about 30 seconds.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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Traditionally, data centers are large, rectangular buildings with little architectural flair.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Santostock Modern Gold Wall Sconces, Set of 2 With their gleaming hardware and cylindrical glass shades, these robust yet elegant sconces will transform your living space.—
Esme Benjamin,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Turquoise pearl, and azure line the space, and a cylindrical hanging light sculpture made of hundreds of white and gold ceramic fish hangs about the lounge seating area.—
Kristin Braswell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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Symbolizing wisdom and respect, the 1.5-foot-tall limestone head was once stationed at the entrance to an ovoid ceremonial structure, and was probably meant to inspire reverence.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
17 Nov. 2025
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In Disc Pearl, ovoid motifs in the soft Sakuragold gold were outlined with diamonds and reflected the softness of South Sea pearls.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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Every bit of ground was drenched in sunlight and steaming in the heat, except for the living room that harbored the only wild population of Chittenango ovate amber snails in the world.—
Jessica Suarez Oliver Whang,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2022
Adjective
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While astronomers have observed hydrogen clouds before, Cloud-9 stands out as compact and spherical rather than being irregular in size.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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Round cultivars, such as ‘Green Gem,’ naturally grow in a spherical shape.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Also known as a globular stink bug, these invasive bugs are similar to stink bugs that come indoors looking for warmth for the winter.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 Nov. 2025
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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
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Both pieces were on loan, a detail that not only speaks to her appreciation for circular fashion but also signals her generation's appreciation for sustainability and ethical consumption.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
5 Jan. 2026
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So many of these lies and the endless chatter of the circular spending.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Oblong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oblong. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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