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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Adjective

By April 2019, the final stone went on show in Gabarone, graded as a type 11b Fancy Deep Blue, oval brilliant-cut VVS2 clarity, according to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). — Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 The Meta Adventurer comes in a rectangular shape, the Meta Fury takes a more Ray-Ban-like square shape, while a special-edition Meta Glasses by Kylie comes in a slim, oval frame designed in collaboration with Kylie Jenner. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 23 June 2026

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Note Cockroach droppings are also commonly mistaken for mouse droppings, as they are similarly sized and also oval-shaped. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 8 Oct. 2026 By watching the entire auroral oval at once, SMILE can help scientists connect what is happening with the magnetosphere with the auroras glowing below. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for oval

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Ripa pointed to planks, Pilates, swimming, yoga and the elliptical as alternatives.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026
The gym’s elliptical and treadmill positions let guests work out with a view.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of elliptical

Noun

The best O’Hara acolytes are the ones who encourage us to see the beauty in the world, attuned to torsos on a New York Street or the majesty of making eggs for a loved one.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026
As an abstract image of an egg appeared on screen, performers began walking toward the front of the theater in a transfixed, cult-like fashion.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of egg

Noun

The feedback loop in action Keep watching, and the algorithm may keep serving up more of the same.

— Bilin Lin, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
Richard’s singing and rapping weave between the relentless drums like a shuttle through a loom, accented by cool sax notes and vocal loops from the original, which was co-written by Richard’s father.

— Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of loop

Noun

The Social Reckoning had a tough time making noise at the box office in its opening weekend, spurring debate about the prospects for a spate of 2026 titles examining the tech sphere.

— Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026
The further ahead the planner looks, the larger that sphere becomes.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Oct. 2026

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