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
In simple terms, every world map model reflects the constraint that in converting a spherical Earth to a flat chart, there would be trade-offs.
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Bright Simons, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The modifications include fresh bow navigation lights, a new double-glass spherical windscreen that enhances the Aquariva’s aerodynamic profile, and a larger stern platform for easier access to the water (a nice, modern effect that was missing from the classic Rivas).
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2025
The more luminous ones have more extreme and asymmetric mass loss, while the less luminous ones have slower and more spherical mass loss.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, moments wherein Carrie Coon’s Bertha presided over New York society were shot on spherical lenses, which tend to be sharper, crisper, and more modern.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2025
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Bright Simons, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The modifications include fresh bow navigation lights, a new double-glass spherical windscreen that enhances the Aquariva’s aerodynamic profile, and a larger stern platform for easier access to the water (a nice, modern effect that was missing from the classic Rivas).
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2025
The more luminous ones have more extreme and asymmetric mass loss, while the less luminous ones have slower and more spherical mass loss.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, moments wherein Carrie Coon’s Bertha presided over New York society were shot on spherical lenses, which tend to be sharper, crisper, and more modern.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spherical
Adjective
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Set your iron to warm, and then iron over the salt in circular motions until clean.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
28 Aug. 2025
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Rotating ports Rotating ports are circular ports that turn within the faceplate of the wall outlet.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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In only nine months, the young researchers reportedly built the prototype machine, which utilizes a rotating laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) system to print cylindrical metal parts significantly faster than conventional systems.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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Inside, cylindrical spaces soar and swirl, showcasing bold, complex works from across Africa and the diaspora.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The curved design trend has delivered an abundance of playful pieces to homes over the past couple of years.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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The video of serene waves that swished behind the curved stage at the start of Dua Lipa’s concert slowly intensified until the tide became a surge, an appropriate analogy for the pop superstar’s arrival in the US for the first time in more than three years.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The globular segments of the abstract piece, Complexing, could be a kind of smudging, a devolving, of the pregnant and engorged curvilinear silhouette of an earlier figurative sculpture, Monument.—
Nina-Sophia Miralles,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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As a wave of radioactive green slime envelops him, his body begins to transform—limbs mutating, rows of bloody fangs emerging—his globular, wormlike form, slithering menacingly across the screen.—
Laura Holliday,
Wired News,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Butterhead Butterhead lettuce has a small head with round leaves.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
3 Sep. 2025
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Round Dining Tables For apartment dwellers looking to make the most of their space, round tables have a light, airy feel that helps maximize smaller areas.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For Azraiel Raines, graduating with a degree in global studies from Idaho State University, was a step on the road to a job in the State Department.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Its 2021 return to profitability was short-lived, with pre-tax profits plummeting from $29 million in 2022 to $10 million in 2023, a year when global revenue growth was flat and the company missed internal forecasts.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Spherical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spherical. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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