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
Not only does buttonbush support about 25 different moth and butterfly species, but its unique, spherical flowers are cute as buttons.
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Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 2 May 2026
For a more spherical look, opt for the brand’s Soft Spot Solar Lamps, which are equipped with a convenient carrying handle.
—Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
The nearly 100-year-old ice cream brand, which started life on Chicago’s South Side, built a loyal following on a cone that eschews traditional spherical scoops.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 29 Apr. 2026
In the new images, the nebula’s buckyballs are prominent, concentrated in the spherical shell immediately around the central dying star.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 2 May 2026
For a more spherical look, opt for the brand’s Soft Spot Solar Lamps, which are equipped with a convenient carrying handle.
—Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
The nearly 100-year-old ice cream brand, which started life on Chicago’s South Side, built a loyal following on a cone that eschews traditional spherical scoops.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 29 Apr. 2026
In the new images, the nebula’s buckyballs are prominent, concentrated in the spherical shell immediately around the central dying star.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spherical
Adjective
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The first American pizzeria opened in downtown Manhattan in 1905, and the city’s signature thin, circular slice traces directly to that moment.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2026
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When one of Zotkina’s colleagues, archaeologist Ksenia Kolobova, saw a pattern of circular marks lining the hole that were similar to those made by early human dental work, Zotkina was intrigued.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
13 May 2026
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Stove-pipe sponges, which grow to about five feet tall, are slender, cylindrical, and often in hues of purple, while wide giant barrel sponges typically display a reddish tint.—
Erik Trinidad,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2026
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On one lamp in the studio, tentacles hold up cylindrical copper spires with submarine-style looking glasses to reveal a small bulb inside.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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Jimmy Fairly’s exaggerated proportions and curved shield shapes feel perfectly aligned with that energy.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
16 May 2026
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With its curved ceiling, the 120-seat auditorium serves not just as a film and laser show venue but also as a planetarium.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2026
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Nike engineered the globular Air units to be flexible and low to the ground.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The plant is easily identified by its rampant growth in the spring and its spiny globular fruit.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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Neapolitan pizza is characterized by a round, soft dough with a very thin center and a high, airy crust spotted with bits of char.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2026
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The teaser doesn’t give away much of the plot, but the best part is Pugh standing in a funeral wearing all-black furs and round black sunglasses.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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“Spherical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spherical. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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