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or symmetric
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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
Front Entry and Porch Updates Virginia designer Erin Tripodi is a fan of flanking a front door with large, symmetrical planters.
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Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
This fiber plan provides symmetrical 1,000 Mbps speeds.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Almost all of the rooms are perfectly symmetrical, a true testament to perfect coordination between roommates' parents.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
In the aerospace sector, for instance, the team used the tech to weld closed, rotationally symmetric tank structures.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
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Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
This fiber plan provides symmetrical 1,000 Mbps speeds.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Almost all of the rooms are perfectly symmetrical, a true testament to perfect coordination between roommates' parents.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
In the aerospace sector, for instance, the team used the tech to weld closed, rotationally symmetric tank structures.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for symmetrical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symmetrical
Adjective
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Eating a wide variety of nutrient-rich foods helps maintain a balanced gut microbiome.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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Instead of guessing, leaders have real information about meeting dynamics and can guide teams toward more balanced discussions.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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From romantic florals to elegant damasks and bucolic toile scenes, old-world wallpaper is making a grand and graceful return.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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That honest, messy middle—where ambition meets uncertainty and growth doesn’t always look graceful—has been essential in making Issa’s work so resonant and enduring.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 Sep. 2025
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The harmonic effort has earned the SNL alumna an Emmy nomination, alongside song co-writers Greenbaum and Sean Douglas.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
26 Aug. 2025
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His own timbre of a voice mixes well with his multiple harmonic partners and the various goofy turns he is tasked with implementing.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
8 Aug. 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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Researchers at Carleton University found that people with names like Renee, Liam or Noelle—which include soft, flowing consonant sounds—were more likely to be favored for certain roles over people with names like Greta, Tate or Krista, whose names contain harsher sounds.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Rows and rows of spacious houses with yards, everything new, tidy as can be imagined, with elegant transportation to and from the workplace right there—all for working people.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Posing next to Colman Domingo and Salma Hayek Pinault (who wore an elegant black Balenciaga suit dress), Moore’s glitzy look shone.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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All the core apps get bright new icons, and the whole user interface looks more cohesive than before.—
Edward Mendelson,
PC Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Brands that recognize this shift and create cohesive, cross-environment experiences will be better positioned to build lasting relationships.—
Dani Mariano,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Symmetrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symmetrical. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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