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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oval
Adjective
  • Wait for the oval green fruits to drop on the ground.
    Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Another shot showed a closeup of Wei’s new engagement ring, which featured an oval diamond on a golden band.
    Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025

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“Ovate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ovate. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.

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