as in circular
having every part of the surface the same distance from the center
the planet Earth is not, in fact, perfectly spherical
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Recent Examples of spherical
On Monday morning, America’s most spherical awards show overcame presenter Marlon Wayans’s battle with non-English names to announce the nominations for the 83rd Annual Golden Globes.
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2025
The researchers combined the six chemicals into a placenta-relevant PFAS mixture and exposed it to a 3D trophoblast model—an advanced system that mimics the spherical cell architecture of early placental tissue far more accurately than traditional flat cultures.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
Later decades evolved from 16 to 35 mm, their grit and grain replaced by the smoother spherical Super Baltars of the 1970s — the lenses Gordon Willis used on The Godfather — and finally by Zeiss Super Speeds reflecting the 1980s and ’90s look.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Nov. 2025
Families are being asked to destroy the toy by cutting the spherical ends off the silicone strings.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 14 Nov. 2025
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2025
The researchers combined the six chemicals into a placenta-relevant PFAS mixture and exposed it to a 3D trophoblast model—an advanced system that mimics the spherical cell architecture of early placental tissue far more accurately than traditional flat cultures.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
Later decades evolved from 16 to 35 mm, their grit and grain replaced by the smoother spherical Super Baltars of the 1970s — the lenses Gordon Willis used on The Godfather — and finally by Zeiss Super Speeds reflecting the 1980s and ’90s look.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Nov. 2025
Families are being asked to destroy the toy by cutting the spherical ends off the silicone strings.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 14 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spherical
Adjective
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This shows a circular, counter-clockwise navigation of the sea that accommodated winds and currents.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Meeks, head of technology research at Freedom Capital Markets, said Nvidia’s funk is a consequence of the fears that began over the summer around circular AI investing, GPU depreciation, and intensifying competition in the chipmaking space from Big Tech peers such as Google and Amazon .—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Santostock Modern Gold Wall Sconces, Set of 2 With their gleaming hardware and cylindrical glass shades, these robust yet elegant sconces will transform your living space.—
Esme Benjamin,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Turquoise pearl, and azure line the space, and a cylindrical hanging light sculpture made of hundreds of white and gold ceramic fish hangs about the lounge seating area.—
Kristin Braswell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Further, this development enhances the potential of renewable energy by unlocking perovskite’s ability to be printed onto flexible surfaces, such as curved windows, lightweight camping gear, and even clothing fabrics.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Then Kim brings another rock from behind his back, a small, curved black stone.—
Sadia Shepard,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
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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
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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
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Dotson is returning to practice this week ahead of the Rams’ divisional round game against the Chicago Bears.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
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Penn State won the first matchup, a 74-69 victory in a 1991 NCAA Tournament first round game at Syracuse's Carrier Dome.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Spherical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spherical. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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