OVAL Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of oval

as in elliptical

having the shape of an egg the Oval Office in the White House

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noun

as in egg

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Recent Examples of oval

Adjective

Tobias Kormind, managing director of 77 Diamonds in London, told People the oval center stone was approximately 35 carats. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 18 June 2026 But his run to fourth in qualifying at Phoenix, the first oval race of the season, turned heads. — Luke Smith, New York Times, 22 May 2026

Noun

When the rest of the bathroom feels calm, oval and rounded mirror shapes contribute to the overall design in a subtle and pleasant way, according to the pros. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2026 That means an 8- or 9-inch round or oval dish, 8-inch square, or 11-by-7-inch rectangle. — Martha Stewart, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for oval

Recent Examples of Synonyms for oval

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Vedder’s elliptical tales of adolescent trauma were a perfect fit with music that blended classic-rock tropes (especially McCready’s solos) with punk energy, grunge guitar tones and the groove-heavy vibe of early-Nineties alt-rock.

— Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026
During a low pass on the spacecraft's highly elliptical orbit, Mars Express flew over the planet's Southern Highlands and Schiaparelli Crater — one of Mars' largest impact sites.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of elliptical

Noun

In a large bowl, combine the eggs, coconut oil, almond butter, vanilla extract, coconut sugar, and maple syrup.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
Each client receives a heavy box of goods including fresh produce, frozen food, USDA shelf-stable goods and eggs or dairy products.

— Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of egg

Noun

Hapag-Lloyd indicated that the average waiting time at Ningbo is about three to four days for Gemini loops and three days for non-alliance services.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
The best ones had multiple pockets, removable mesh pouches, and elastic loops to hold products in place and protect them from excess impact.

— Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of loop

Noun

Beyond the commercial sphere, Seoul’s institutional scene is developing.

— Payal Uttam, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Either way, civilizationism would prescribe a more consistent strategy of military withdrawal from the region, a tack tantamount to tolerating Chinese hegemony in its sphere.

— Leonard A. Schuette, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026

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