roundels

plural of roundel
as in circles
something with a perfectly round circumference the windows in the colonial-era statehouse are roundels

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Noun
  • Between 1926 and 1946, Galentz became further entrenched in Beirut’s artistic and intellectual circles at a time that was both politically fragile and saw the transformation of the city into a cosmopolitan hub.
    The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 12 June 2026
  • Students, teachers adapt in a digital world For some, the conversation around limiting screen time has extended beyond social circles and into professional or academic ones.
    Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • Let the work breathe, then refine what rings true.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
  • In October, the feds announced a sweeping investigation into NBA point-shaving rings tied to the mafia.
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Noun
  • On the other hand, LiPfe orbs don’t reproduce, and reproduction is one of the fundamental characteristics of life.
    Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
  • Such stars are the key quarry that JWST was designed for—stellar orbs composed of the pristine, primordial hydrogen and helium gas that was summoned into being by the big bang.
    Lee Billings, Scientific American, 13 May 2026
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  • Today marks the largest FIFA World Cup to ever be put on, with 48 teams playing in the group stage and only 32 advancing to the knockout rounds.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026
  • At one point, the shooter stopped, got out of his vehicle and fired rounds with a rifle at an officer who returned fire, according to the Midland Police Department.
    Holly Yan, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
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“Roundels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roundels. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.

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