spherical

adjective

ˈsfir-i-kəl How to pronounce spherical (audio)
Definition of sphericalnext
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 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, 1 July 2026 Making Your Seashell Ice Spheres Grab a spherical ice mold, fill it with water, and set your seashell inside. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026 The mostly spherical design also resembles its main rival, the Echo Dot Max, but while Amazon's speaker offers touch controls on a small concave plastic panel on the front, the Google Home Speaker hides them under a colorful, mesh surface to maintain a uniform look on the upper part of the device. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 24 June 2026 Known as the Galactic Center Excess, a spherical gamma-ray glow extending out for thousands of light-years from the core of our galaxy, this high-energy light has baffled researchers for over a decade. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for spherical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spherical
  1. circular
  2. cylindrical
  3. curved
  4. globular
  5. round
Adjective
  • The investment extends its pre-seed funding round, giving the startup a runway to fuel its AI ambitions about the circular economy.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 10 July 2026
  • One of the best hotel lounges in town, Travelle Kitchen & Bar frames postcard views of the circular Marina Towers next door.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
Definition of circular
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  • The diamond dome has a steep profile with a cylindrical rib around its outer edge, helping achieve the rigidity necessary for ultra-low distortion without unnecessary moving mass.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • And then pressed into cylindrical test parts to measure density and compressive strength, successfully linking prill structure directly to final performance.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
Definition of cylindrical
Adjective
  • Samsung 49-inch Ultrawide Monitor Deal The Samsung ViewFinity S9 delivers panoramic productivity with a massive 49-inch 1,000R curved display, matching your natural field of view.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 July 2026
  • Slightly curved planks are strung together with a water-resistant rope to create a flexible form that’s easily draped over the edge of a bathtub when not in use.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2026
Definition of curved
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  • The pieces are abstract but appear to show featureless human figures sitting atop globular, cloud-like shapes that float in the air.
    — Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
  • This cultivar, 'Little Gem', grows with scale-like leaves in dense, flat sprays presented in a globular shape.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 25 May 2026
Definition of globular
Adjective
  • The Achilles' heel of this program is the high award fees, which have increased along with fuel prices and can be $400+ for a round-trip economy award.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 13 July 2026
  • The 21-player class includes nine college pitchers and three college catchers in fourth-rounder Robbie Lavey (George Washington University), 10th-rounder Augie Lopez (USC) and 18th-rounder Mark Quatrani (Notre Dame).
    — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2026
Definition of round

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