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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
The symmetrical design and flexible fingers mean that the robot can transport objects on either side of its body.
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Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 22 Jan. 2026
The team claims that together, these methods enabled a symmetric, reversible robotic hand that can crawl, grasp multiple objects, and reattach while maintaining stability and control.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
One thing that's quite striking is that this symmetrical view basically doesn't have a windshield for viewing out the front or the back.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The room’s symmetrical layout features two sofas opposite each other and a pair of club chairs facing the fireplace and the backyard view.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
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Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 22 Jan. 2026
The team claims that together, these methods enabled a symmetric, reversible robotic hand that can crawl, grasp multiple objects, and reattach while maintaining stability and control.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
One thing that's quite striking is that this symmetrical view basically doesn't have a windshield for viewing out the front or the back.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The room’s symmetrical layout features two sofas opposite each other and a pair of club chairs facing the fireplace and the backyard view.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symmetrical
Adjective
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Pork and shrimp shumai were similarly petite and balanced in textures.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Slathering peanut butter on a rice cake creates a more balanced snack, offering protein and fat (in addition to the rice cake's carbs).—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The curved edges add a graceful touch, and the arch support is a nice bonus.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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More compact than other Japanese plum yews, layers of gently arching branches lend Yewtopia® a graceful, vase-like form.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The song vamps where Railings used to weave and wind, its ever-busying rhythm section building tension atop its harmonic simplicity.—
Craig Heed,
Pitchfork,
29 Jan. 2026
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Sustained support from the strings gives way to watery ripples and busy chatters, with piquant harmonic implications.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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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Their two consonant names, Lizzy and Lydia, invite comparison and contrast.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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When paired with the right boots, leggings can even rise to the level of elegant occasion wear.—
Amber Rambharose,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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According to interior designers, these four countertop colors are their go-tos for creating modern yet classic spaces that feel elegant and livable.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
30 Jan. 2026
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Color coordination is another key to making the trend feel cohesive.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
1 Feb. 2026
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The layout of the hearts remains consistent across the nails, yielding a super cohesive look.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Symmetrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symmetrical. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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