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 spherical surfaces, such as that of Earth, an equilateral triangle can consist of three right angles, for instance.
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Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 23 May 2026
The engine mounts were closely inspected following the November crash, and going forward the spherical bearings will be replaced regularly, after every 4,000 cycles of takeoffs and landings.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
Investigators said a spherical bearing that had cracked on Flight 2976 had also failed four previous times on other planes.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 19 May 2026
Costco's 8-ft artificial tree comes with an organic spherical planter and bendable branches.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026
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Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 23 May 2026
The engine mounts were closely inspected following the November crash, and going forward the spherical bearings will be replaced regularly, after every 4,000 cycles of takeoffs and landings.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
Investigators said a spherical bearing that had cracked on Flight 2976 had also failed four previous times on other planes.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 19 May 2026
Costco's 8-ft artificial tree comes with an organic spherical planter and bendable branches.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spherical
Adjective
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Their harsh geometric forms are sometimes punctuated by recognizable symbols like crosses and hearts, while others are made entirely of abstract twisting, circular, and diagonal forms.—
Eliza Goodpasture,
ARTnews.com,
3 June 2026
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According to Allie, viewers continue sending screenshots of their own hilariously circular text exchanges on a daily basis.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Developing vast cylindrical steel forms that are geometrically precise, identical in size, and mirrored in design was no easy feat.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The bag has a long, cylindrical design that’s offered in pink, white, and black.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Shop more Sunbrella picks below, including a chaise lounge set, a charming curved loveseat, and a set of pretty throw pillows under $50.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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The style was finished with a slingback strap and a 105 mm glossy curved heel reimagining the brand’s signature Horn Heel.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Beef cheeks and tongues, Frenched racks of lamb, glistening hams, poulet de Bresse, and rabbits still with their heads, round eyes blinkless under long lashes frozen in the ice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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There’s a noticeable churn of locals on the round floor—shoppers having coffee in Le Bar Long, friends holding a baby shower over brunch—which makes the property feel like a neighborhood hangout.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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“Spherical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spherical. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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