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
While astronomers have observed hydrogen clouds before, Cloud-9 stands out as compact and spherical rather than being irregular in size.
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Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
Round cultivars, such as ‘Green Gem,’ naturally grow in a spherical shape.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
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.
—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
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Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
Round cultivars, such as ‘Green Gem,’ naturally grow in a spherical shape.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spherical
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By embedding sustainability into supply chains and leveraging artificial intelligence for smart routing, LiquiDonate helps companies turn waste into value and build a circular economy that benefits both communities and the planet.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Feb. 2026
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The well-kept, one-plus-acre lot boasts a circular drive and a three-car garage.—
Mike Klingaman,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Feb. 2026
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Electric SUVs and pickup trucks from Rivian, where Elias also worked, can fit 7,776 cylindrical batteries into a brawny, 135 kilowatt-hour pack.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
3 Feb. 2026
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The cylindrical, not conical hand rolls range from $8 to $12, and include vegetarian options.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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In bandy, athletes on ice skates use curved sticks to try to shoot a small ball (not a puck) into the other team's net.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
6 Feb. 2026
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The rear bedroom comes to life through an inside-out ship hull-like design in which thin strips of contrasting wood visually separate the underlying birch into what appears like curved planks.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Feb. 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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Simon Rex, Elsie Fisher, and more round out the cast.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
4 Feb. 2026
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News round-up 🗞️ Another day, another Gianni Infantino PR masterclass.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Spherical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spherical. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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