ovals

Definition of ovalsnext
plural of oval
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Noun
  • Leaders should clearly communicate why AI is being adopted, define what success looks like and create continuous feedback loops.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
  • The soft material complements a base that also evokes folds and ribbon-like loops in clay.
    Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 17 May 2026
Noun
  • Following the procedure, medical professionals will fertilize the eggs with sperm.
    Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 19 May 2026
  • Add the flour, Parmesan cheese, eggs and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
    Kate Williams, AJC.com, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • Try putting disco balls in the centerpieces, making the place settings into flower crowns, and adding glitter confetti to the table.
    Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
  • Cotton clothes are lint shedders, microfibers are lint attractors and when washed together, microfiber fleece ends up covered with little balls of lint.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • Such stars are the key quarry that JWST was designed for—stellar orbs composed of the pristine, primordial hydrogen and helium gas that was summoned into being by the big bang.
    Lee Billings, Scientific American, 13 May 2026
  • The file, prepared by the Pentagon, reported that teams of agents had seen various orbs and strange figures in the sky or just off the ground.
    Stefan Becket, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Noun
  • Other miniature titanium forms—including dolphins, sharks and ladybugs—appear inside transparent spheres embedded throughout the sculptures.
    Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
  • The advent of digital media outlets is transforming the way communication is being conducted in all spheres of life, including science communication.
    Prodromos Yannas, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • Small beads on the outside rims add a touch of flair to keep them from seeming simple.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
  • Bright teardrop earrings hang from metal tins filled with Japanese cooling beads.
    Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • Besides dusting, this includes wiping off the lightbulbs, removing any light globes to wash and dry them, and wiping dust from the fan’s motor and pull chain with a microfiber cloth.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
  • The Ebern Designs Rhenn flush mount comes with three milky glass globes that give you plenty of light without blinding you.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
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“Ovals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ovals. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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