as in oval
having the shape of an egg the governor's bald, ovate head makes him an easy target for caricaturists

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Recent Examples of ovate Every bit of ground was drenched in sunlight and steaming in the heat, except for the living room that harbored the only wild population of Chittenango ovate amber snails in the world. Jessica Suarez Oliver Whang, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2022
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  • The Kohler Sunstruck oval tub is standard in the primary bathroom if this layout is chosen.
    Benjamin C Tankersley, Washington Post, 1 Feb. 2023
  • This simple opener works well on circular cans but may not be effective on dented, square, or oval cans.
    Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2023

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“Ovate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ovate. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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