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 Accent sleek lines and curved pieces with wood trim, stone surfaces, and metal frames paired with ovoid forms. Lindsey Mather, Architectural Digest, 5 Dec. 2024 In the run-up to a seed-squirting event, the ovoid fruits moved from dangling nearly straight down to a roughly 45-degree angle with the stem. Carolyn Wilke, New York Times, 25 Nov. 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 See All Example Sentences for ovoid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ovoid
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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“Ovoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ovoid. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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