OBLONG Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

oblong

adjective

Definition of oblong

as in oval

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

nonspherical

as in rectangular

Related Words

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of oblong The Pixel Tag was recently tipped as a small, oblong tracker that works only on Google's Find Hub network. — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 8 Aug. 2026 Similar to cherry but oblong and slightly firmer, with a crisp bite. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026 Grape tomatoes are similar but oblong and slightly firmer, with a crisp bite. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026 These oblong, green vegetables look similar, and they’re both considered low in calories and nutrient dense. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for oblong

Recent Examples of Synonyms for oblong

Adjective

Logano is a four-time winner at Phoenix Raceway while Blaney has won the past two races at the mile, tri-oval track.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Steaks, such as a 16-ounce Snake River Farms wagyu ribeye ($78) are presented unceremoniously on an oval white plate, without so much as a sprig of parsley, much less a sauce.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of oval

Adjective

This project would fund the installation of rapid rectangular rapid flash beacons (RRFB) on Argyle east of the River to increase driver awareness of crossing pedestrians and improve pedestrian safety at this intersection near the park trial.

— Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Ant Design Ant Design starts with a rectangular Grade 5 titanium chassis optimized around lightweight carry and hardwearing construction.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of rectangular

Adjective

The cylindrical base station hub is the brain of the system and provides connectivity for the sensors and add-on components.

— John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026
All the while, another machine consisting of a motor, a cylindrical blade assembly and a conveyor belt swallowed logs into one end and delivered a stream of wood chips out the other.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of cylindrical

Adjective

The seed, Esfand, is rendered as ovoid lamps and incense holders.

— Sean Santiago, Architectural Digest, 15 Sep. 2026
Set within Camiral, the ultra-modern ovoid residence by Lagula Arquitectes has three bedrooms, a swimming pool, and sweeping mountain and golf course views.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of ovoid

Adjective

The Hubble Space Telescope captured this twinkling image of NGC 6723, or the Chandelier Cluster, a globular star cluster located 27,000 light-years away in our Milky Way galaxy.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2026
The pieces are abstract but appear to show featureless human figures sitting atop globular, cloud-like shapes that float in the air.

— Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 7 June 2026

Definition of globular

Adjective

The incident was largely forgotten until the last few days, when a farmer in rural Minnesota discovered a circular metal object about 11 feet in diameter lay amid the forest of corn stalks.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026
The ongoing discussion around circular VAT in the EU is a potential opportunity.

— Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026