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as in proportioned
having sides or halves that are the same; having or showing symmetry
The human body is symmetrical. a symmetrical design
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Recent Examples of symmetrical
Here in our modern, low-energy Universe, there are many important ways that nature is not symmetric.
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Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
This round rug is a playful centerpiece for patios and decks with its intricate yet symmetrical pattern.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Customer data at rest is encrypted and then stored using AES-256, a symmetric algorithm that quantum computers have no advantage over classical computing in breaking.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2026
Completed around 1570 in northern Italy, the Villa Rotonda features symmetrical facades and harmonious proportions that have been equated with Renaissance humanism and rationalism.
—Kevin D. Murphy, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
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Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
This round rug is a playful centerpiece for patios and decks with its intricate yet symmetrical pattern.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Customer data at rest is encrypted and then stored using AES-256, a symmetric algorithm that quantum computers have no advantage over classical computing in breaking.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2026
Completed around 1570 in northern Italy, the Villa Rotonda features symmetrical facades and harmonious proportions that have been equated with Renaissance humanism and rationalism.
—Kevin D. Murphy, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for symmetrical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symmetrical
Adjective
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The key to health is actually a balanced diet—and that includes a few more fruits and vegetables.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2026
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For brighter, softer, more balanced skin (no recovery day required), shop our expert- and editor-approved picks.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Betty was the champion in 1950, 1956, 1957, 1958, and 1959—Betty Constable, pleasant, humorous, graceful, formal, practical, sensible bulldog.—
John McPhee,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Your graceful style helps people open up, while clear boundaries stop you from overgiving to keep the peace.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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Using the Gemini laser to fire intense pulses into a plasma mirror moving at relativistic speeds, researchers have successfully demonstrated relativistic harmonic generation.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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This vast bundle of life and existence whirrs continually, creating the comforting harmonic tone that defines this place.—
Stephen Trimble,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The method of literacy instruction is often associated with smaller letter sounds, like consonant blends or syllables.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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That is why Pärt’s music in English, with its many single-syllable words, consonant clusters and diphthongs, sounds one way.—
Jeffers Engelhardt,
The Conversation,
10 Sep. 2025
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This reversible option is no exception, with its appealing yellow color and elegant floral pattern.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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With refined decor and an intimate residential ambience, guests will feel like locals checking into an elegant Manhattan townhouse—without sacrificing the white-glove service and amenities of a five-star hotel, of course.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Interspersed with folk ballads, this fantasia-like play certainly creates a mood, but struggles to tell a cohesive story.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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The crowd’s apparel matched the court and the team’s City Edition uniforms, creating a cohesive, color-blocking aesthetic that drew near-universal praise on social media.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Symmetrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symmetrical. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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