ovals

plural of oval

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ovals
Noun
  • Dopamine loops from social media, games, and constant notifications have reduced their tolerance for boredom, focus and real-world interaction.
    Elan Gepner-Dales, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Repetition and reflective practice shows that tight feedback loops sharpen those signals through continuous adjustment.
    Scott Hutcheson, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Elevate your brunch to a Parisian fantasy with classics like croque Monsieur and quiche or make the ultimate power move with the bar steak (plus eggs).
    Rai Mincey, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Also, be aware of other potential allergens, such as dairy, eggs, soy, and nuts.
    Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Also, if the sesame balls with red bean paste pastries are available, then definitely try them for a post-noodle sweet treat.
    Shindy Chen, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Twice in this possession Lamb dropped deep balls that would have changed the game; the first would have put the Cowboys’ inside the Philadelphia 25-yard line.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Areas marked in red will not have orbs hidden, nor will orbs be placed in waterways or mowed areas, according to the release.
    Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Lewis abandoned the idea to put clear orbs in the sockets early on, but debate about the eyes continued after Lithgow complained that the doll’s line of sight didn’t have a focus.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • In 2008 and 2016, the company released sets that were full spheres.
    Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
  • His judicial reach has extended deep into Brazil's political and digital spheres, with sweeping orders to block social media accounts linked to the January 2023 insurrection, sanctions against X (formerly Twitter), and criminal referrals for digital disinformation campaigns.
    Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The silk faille jacket was not quite white but a pale blush, and the loose pants and top beneath had an intricate pattern of silver beads.
    Belinda Luscombe, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Britain’s equally neoclassical exterior is veiled in charcoal briquettes, clay, and beads, inspired by the manyatta dwellings of the Kenyan Maasai people.
    Kate Wagner, Curbed, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • For example, swapping rustic barn lights for sleek, glass globes can instantly update a space without much effort.
    Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Chilled cryotherapy globes by Epicutis are also included and intended for take-home use.
    India Brown, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2025
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“Ovals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ovals. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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