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

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 Oval Glass Doors That front door with an oval glass inset? — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026

Noun

Basically, men are now wearing the type of sunglasses women have been wearing for years—great big oval shades which cover their face as well as their motives. — Dylan Jones, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026 Traditional lazy Susans only work on round tables -- enter The Lazy Susan Revolution, a patented system designed specifically for long, rectangular and oval tables, bringing every dish within reach of every guest. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for oval

Recent Examples of Synonyms for oval

Adjective

The poem seems to chart the character’s emotional journey, but does so in a very enigmatic, elliptical way — kind of like how poetry works.

— Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
Since then, a portion of the Falcon 9 rocket has been stuck in a highly elliptical orbit in space around Earth.

— Mike Snider, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of elliptical

Noun

Gourmands can continue their dream at breakfast with Matsuhisa Benedict, a mouthwatering concoction of crispy tofu, Dorset crab, spinach, shiso béarnaise and salmon eggs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Scrape down the sides of the bowl, add the egg and vanilla, and beat for 7 to 8 minutes.

— Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of egg

Noun

But whereas weaker seasons have relied on this feeding loop to the point of exhaustion, overemphasizing one side or the other, this time, new challenges keep emerging, giving personality quirks new angles through which to be reflected.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2026
Solar prominences One of the most surprising aspects of witnessing a total solar eclipse is a view of prominences during totality, bright pink spikes or loops that appear around the moon's silhouette.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of loop

Noun

In the eighth, Duran was thrown out trying to advance to third on a ball in the dirt to end the inning.

— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Guardians slugger Jose Ramirez had just hit a ball when his bat flew out of his hands mid-swing and went into the stands behind home plate.

— Katie Houlis, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of ball

Noun

There was a narrative failure — partly in mainstream coverage of the race, and partly in the new progressive media sphere, which had predicted a landslide that would humiliate, not just beat, the establishment.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2026
French transparency authority, HATVP, ultimately found no issue with O’s transition from the public to private sphere.

— Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of sphere

Noun

The hour and a half following first contact will see the moon sink ever farther into the sun's disk for those in the path of totality, transforming it from a burning orb into a magnificent shining crescent.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Considering that her designs—from the quirky and unmistakable totem collars to magic floating orbs and funky-fine rings—look like nothing else and immediately spark joy, Ashley Moubayed is keeping disco very much alive.

— Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026

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