roundish

Definition of roundishnext

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Recent Examples of roundish At maturity, trees reach about 20 to 30 feet tall with a slightly larger width, ending up in a roundish shape with a flatter top. Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2024 The storage unit is perfect for round (or roundish) bottles, which make the most use of the space. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2022 There’s a roundish globe, a more triangular bulb, and an oval shape. WIRED, 5 Sep. 2022 When baked to perfection, Savillum resembles a roundish pancake or omelet, slightly yellowish and with an overcooked surface. Silvia Marchetti, CNN, 24 May 2022 See All Example Sentences for roundish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roundish
Adjective
  • Because of the bulbous front element, filters can only be fitted at the rear, but Sigma's included GP-11 filter holder makes this surprisingly straightforward.
    Tantse Walter, Space.com, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Hyacinth Bridgerton The curious, feisty Hyacinth Bridgerton—named after the bulbous purple flower—is the youngest child in the Bridgerton family.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • If realized, its centerpiece would be what's described as the world's largest and tallest true spherical building.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Feb. 2026
  • For the uninitiated, the Orb is a spherical piece of hardware whose ostensible purpose is to protect the internet from the influx of AI.
    Billy Perrigo, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Fiddle-leaf figs, with their bold, rounded leaves, pair beautifully with round motifs, while palms, with their slender, whispery fronds, are perfect for accenting more delicate or intricate prints.
    Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The school in question is a brand-new one, a passion project founded by progressive educators Miss Pirie (Nicholson) and Miss Woods (Dunne), with the intention of providing young women with the well-rounded education largely deemed unnecessary for them by the authorities.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Also known as a globular stink bug, these invasive bugs are similar to stink bugs that come indoors looking for warmth for the winter.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2025
  • Andys has outdoor balcony seating or, inside, cozy blue-velvet banquettes under a cluster of globular light fixtures.
    Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • His rotund frame and bald head gave him the appearance of a human bowling ball.
    Gabriel Sherman, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Fast forward to today, and, somehow, the tremendously rotund AMG GT rips down twisty roads with nearly as much athleticism as fare weighing 2,000-or-more pounds less.
    Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Cheuk’s design practice emphasizes advanced circular fashion and sustainable production, with a major impact on Hong Kong’s fashion scene.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
  • While brands work to reduce their use of water and chemicals usage, denim heads are also shifting toward more circular solutions.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Feb. 2026

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“Roundish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roundish. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.

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