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or symmetric
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
An Art Deco landmark constructed during the height of the Hollywood Regency era, the monumental public-works project boasts architectural details such as geometric lines, sleek curves, and symmetrical forms.
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Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2025
Features and limitations Ars Video The A16 iPad is a typical post-Home-button iPad design, with a slim-ish symmetrical bezel running all the way around a 10.86-inch screen.
—Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
The watch features a symmetrical case crafted from 18-karat Moonshine Gold, a polished finish and a hexagonal crown inspired by original Seamaster Olympic designs.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
Rihanna has a very distinct lip shape—super sharp, symmetrical cupid’s bows and a smaller circumference on her bottom lip.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2025
Features and limitations Ars Video The A16 iPad is a typical post-Home-button iPad design, with a slim-ish symmetrical bezel running all the way around a 10.86-inch screen.
—Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
The watch features a symmetrical case crafted from 18-karat Moonshine Gold, a polished finish and a hexagonal crown inspired by original Seamaster Olympic designs.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
Rihanna has a very distinct lip shape—super sharp, symmetrical cupid’s bows and a smaller circumference on her bottom lip.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symmetrical
Adjective
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Add the Sonos Ace headphones to your aural arsenal for $100 less and surround your ears with lush, balanced audio and whisper-quiet ANC to hush bothersome background banter.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
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Which Is Healthier? Sweet potatoes and regular potatoes are nutritious foods that can fit in a balanced diet.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
28 Apr. 2025
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As with most new pursuits, our learning curve was steep and our movements the antithesis of graceful.—
Tim Chester,
AFAR Media,
16 Apr. 2025
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Coastal live oaks stretched their long branches into a graceful embrace.—
Francine Kiefer,
Christian Science Monitor,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Everybody in the band understands what the harmonic structure of each tune is, what the chords are, the melody and dynamic of the song.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
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Engineers determined the most likely cause of the propellant leak was a harmonic response several times stronger than predicted, suggesting the vibrations during the ship's climb into space were in resonance with the vehicle's natural frequency.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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China remains a far cry from having the sort of labor unions and collective bargaining that are taken for granted elsewhere, but, as Steinfeld correctly argues, Chinese labor practices are moving away from their revolutionary roots and are increasingly consonant with Western standards.—
Simon Tay,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Aug. 2010
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Where the republic’s hypocrisy fed its fatal weakness, corruption, the Taliban’s unabashed brutality was consonant with the movement’s strength, its unity.—
Matthieu Aikins Victor J. Blue Peter Ganim Krish Seenivasan Steven Szczesniak,
New York Times,
22 May 2024
Adjective
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Hot Potato Salad Recipe: Shaved Vegetable Salad Recipe: Easy Bunny Cake This easy and elegant menu keeps things classic, but with an extra helping of flavor and color.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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Puff sleeves are always elegant, helping to dress up any outfit no matter what it’s paired with.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The goal is to create a cohesive atmosphere, especially in the first room the clients will walk into: the foyer.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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If head coach Tom Thibodeau had it his way, his team would be hitting its stride — sharp, cohesive, connected — with the playoffs on the horizon.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Symmetrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symmetrical. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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