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
The design, a spherical vessel perched on a rectangular base, is a physical homage to the dichotomies in the scent itself.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2025
Its distinctive leaves consist of small leaflets arranged in rows on each side of the central vein, and its small yellow flowers appear in spherical clusters.
—Erik Zou, JSTOR Daily, 25 Apr. 2025
There, eggs develop into a spherical embryo with six hooks that pierce through the intestinal wall to migrate to the animal's organs, primarily the liver.
—ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2025
Using a biofilm of Vibrio cholerae bacteria, Yunker’s team described the shape of the emerging biofilm as a spherical cap that resembles a contact lens.
—Carrie Arnold, Quanta Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2025
Its distinctive leaves consist of small leaflets arranged in rows on each side of the central vein, and its small yellow flowers appear in spherical clusters.
—Erik Zou, JSTOR Daily, 25 Apr. 2025
There, eggs develop into a spherical embryo with six hooks that pierce through the intestinal wall to migrate to the animal's organs, primarily the liver.
—ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2025
Using a biofilm of Vibrio cholerae bacteria, Yunker’s team described the shape of the emerging biofilm as a spherical cap that resembles a contact lens.
—Carrie Arnold, Quanta Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spherical
Adjective
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Its monumental circular tower, the largest in the region, boasts ingenious features such as notches designed to pour hot date syrup on invaders.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Add egg mixture, and cook, stirring gently and scraping bottom of skillet in a circular motion using a rubber spatula, until large curds begin to form and bare spots appear on bottom of skillet, about 45 seconds.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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The packaging is similar to its other dew drop product with a rounded, pink-hued bottle and cylindrical neck.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
6 May 2025
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This curd is then cut into individual sections, and each section is placed into a cylindrical mold.—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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This globular substance, shaped like a teardrop and unassuming in size, has been used by artists for millennia.—
Erik Zou,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Apr. 2025
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Members of Mexico’s Cenotes Urbanos organization found a large globular pot while exploring Zumpango Cave and reported the discovery to officials, according to an April 21 news release from the National Institute of Anthropology and History.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Fowler got off to a scorching hot start, firing a 7-under 63 on Thursday to sit tied for third place after round one at The Philadelphia Cricket Club.—
Troy Finnegan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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The ballets are folded, placed on a round plate and then slid into an urn.—
Maria Pasquini,
People.com,
7 May 2025
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Yet, there are widespread concerns that if they are enacted, Trump’s latest moves have the potential to upend and potentially decimate a global film business that relies on a network of international incentives and foreign locations to make movies.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Textile dyeing and finishing is estimated to be responsible for up to 20% of global industrial water pollution.—
Ken Katz,
Sourcing Journal,
5 May 2025
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“Spherical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spherical. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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