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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
Once flowering is over, prune back your lilac bushes to keep them symmetrical.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Speaking of Mount Fuji — Japan’s iconic and perfectly symmetrical volcano stands at 3,776 meters as the country’s highest peak.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Mount Fuji Japan’s iconic and perfectly symmetrical volcano is the country’s highest peak at 3,776 meters, and it’s best viewed from Lake Kawaguchiko.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Here in our modern, low-energy Universe, there are many important ways that nature is not symmetric.
—Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Speaking of Mount Fuji — Japan’s iconic and perfectly symmetrical volcano stands at 3,776 meters as the country’s highest peak.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Mount Fuji Japan’s iconic and perfectly symmetrical volcano is the country’s highest peak at 3,776 meters, and it’s best viewed from Lake Kawaguchiko.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Here in our modern, low-energy Universe, there are many important ways that nature is not symmetric.
—Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symmetrical
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Other Potential Benefits of Gelatin Even if its impact on gut health isn’t fully established, gelatin can still have a place in a healthy, balanced diet.—
Jennifer Klump,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2026
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Burries belongs in the conversation as a balanced two-way athlete.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
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And the single, graceful bridge that is centered upon the land’s backdrop mountain range closely resembles Pasadena’s own Colorado Street Bridge, although there’s no roaring waterfall next to the original.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Even with more graceful aging curves for star talent, Father Time spares no player or team.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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Working with researchers from Queen’s University, the team concentrated this light into a small region, just a few nanometers wide, using a process called coherent harmonic focus.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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It’s powered by harmonic resonance technology, using rhythmic pulses to gently and effectively comb through knots.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
30 Apr. 2026
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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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The bottoms don’t just feel more elegant, but are a quick way to make outfits appear upscale whether they’re styled with a T-shirt and sneakers or a button-up shirt and ballet flats.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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The palate is velvety and elegant, balancing weight with restraint.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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It’s filled with cohesive world building, innovative creature design, and told from a necessary cultural perspective.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
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Theorists then bring these wide-ranging worlds to life through cohesive models of the planets’ features and formation.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
11 May 2026
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“Symmetrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symmetrical. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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