ovals

Definition of ovalsnext
plural of oval

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ovals
Noun
  • The wide-leg silhouette keeps the look current, while belt loops help sell the illusion of real denim.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Unlike many royal tiaras which feature sharp geometric spikes of diamonds or uniform loops, the Spencer Tiara has a more natural design known as the garland style.
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The cheapest carton of eggs was just 2 cents less than compared to 2024.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Try to get protein from a lot of different sources, like fish, poultry, meat, eggs, and dairy, which are highlighted at the top of the new inverted pyramid.
    Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Rebuilding efforts can also be delayed by the bounces of lottery balls, a bust pick, organizational impatience, a key devastating injury and the like.
    Thomas Drance, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Federal agents have launched less lethal munitions, including pepper balls, tear gas, pepper spray, and flashbangs at protesters, according to CNN.
    Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 15 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Even the baby's bedroom got a birthday makeover; a final slide included in a roundup of party photos shows silver balloons spelling out her name and more pink, orange and white orbs floating up to the ceiling.
    Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025
  • Instead of stacks of money or safety deposit boxes, there are cameras, lights and screens fastened together to create two giant orbs.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Where would the boundaries of such spheres fall in the Arctic or Pacific, for example?
    Comfort Ero, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
  • In recent years, AgroPlay has ventured beyond the world of music and into the spheres of sports and influencer management.
    Carolina Abbott Galvão, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • According to InStyle, the monochromatic sleeveless number was decked out in 330,000 crystal beads hand-embroidered onto the fabric and took a staggering 1,300 hours to even make.
    Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Buttons, zippers, fasteners, grommets, thread, tapes, bindings, beads and sequins add visual interest, lend structure or literally hold garments together.
    Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Best Actress and Best Actor in a Drama winners Michelle Pfeiffer and Tom Cruise hung out with their globes in the press room in 1990.
    Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
  • At the center, students can explore maps and globes, including modern ones and some that date back hundreds of years, sourced from around the world.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 Dec. 2025
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“Ovals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ovals. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.

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