as in oval
having the shape of an egg
an ovoid toy that the baby couldn't tip over
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Recent Examples of ovoid
Brody hand-tore pieces of colorful tissue paper into ovoid forms, then affixed them to raw canvas.
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Caitie Kelly Lindsey Tramuta Lauren Cochrane Angela Koh Laura Bannister Gisela Williams, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
The signature look of this series is black on white, the black paint roughly laid on in alternating vertical swaths and ovoid shapes, with drips and dribbles here and there.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas News, 16 June 2023
My freestanding ovoid bathtub, designed by Zucchetti Kos, flanked the window, providing an exceptional view of terra-cotta rooftops and carefully planted terraces from neighboring upscale apartment buildings.
—Jackie Cooperman, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2023
Walk up to the car and the clear, ovoid doors open in butterfly form, welcoming you into the spacious cabin.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2022
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Caitie Kelly Lindsey Tramuta Lauren Cochrane Angela Koh Laura Bannister Gisela Williams, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
The signature look of this series is black on white, the black paint roughly laid on in alternating vertical swaths and ovoid shapes, with drips and dribbles here and there.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas News, 16 June 2023
My freestanding ovoid bathtub, designed by Zucchetti Kos, flanked the window, providing an exceptional view of terra-cotta rooftops and carefully planted terraces from neighboring upscale apartment buildings.
—Jackie Cooperman, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2023
Walk up to the car and the clear, ovoid doors open in butterfly form, welcoming you into the spacious cabin.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ovoid
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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
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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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“Ovoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ovoid. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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