ovals

noun

plural of oval
as in ellipses

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ovals
  1. loops
  2. eggs
  3. balls
  4. orbs
  5. spheres
  6. beads
  7. globes
Noun
  • Reflecting this, flight paths show the aircraft made two loops to burn fuel before returning to land at LAS, per FlightAware.
    — Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The first includes backing tracks to jam along to, while the other has drum loops for sampling.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of loops
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  • The spidey senses of a Monterey school administrator started tingling when an invoice the food services director submitted for eggs, bacon and potatoes at Costco came with an exorbitant price tag.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Lacob already envisions their menstrual fluid data being able to reveal vital information about the ovarian environment, giving insights into not just the quantity, but the quality of eggs, a frequent blind spot in fertility care.
    — Fiorella Valdesolo, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of eggs
Noun
  • The gym is a beautiful, modern space with plenty of machines, exercise balls, and room to stretch.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Pass the popcorn balls and give me Green Bay at home on a short week.
    — Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of balls
Noun
  • Marginal illustrations are found in the reproduction of The Antiquities of the Jews, including a portrait of its author, Josephus, and a depiction of two orbs representing the creation of heaven and earth.
    — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Props designer Sam Lancaster continues this motif by introducing several orbs in pivotal moments.
    — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of orbs
Noun
  • That's the reason why a major trend in military spheres is to create counter-drone systems that are not only effective, but can be built cheaply and in vast numbers in a short time.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Soft jojoba spheres also provide a little physical exfoliation without the harsh scratchiness of traditional scrubs.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of spheres
Noun
  • The actress turned to designer Elias Matso for her look — a halter dress embellished with beads, bands of fabric and a fringy skirt.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The Laundry Bundle includes a pack of detergent sheets, fabric softener sheets and in-wash scent booster beads.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of beads
Noun
  • He was known for his love of globes, often photographed posing with them, according to The Post.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
  • With the fan and light turned off, check for loose globes, shades, bulbs, finials, or other decorative pieces.
    — Tricia Goss, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of globes
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