symmetrical

adjective

variants or symmetric
Definition of symmetricalnext
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 Fujitsu said that their symmetrical structure makes SnV centers less susceptible to external noise than conventional NV centers. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026 The ratio is starting to bounce off that 34% symmetrical pullback against suggesting that memory and hardware may be ready to once again step into a leadership role. — Todd Gordon, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026 How the gravitational field that the various spacecraft experienced changed over time differs substantially from what would be expected were Mars's interior perfectly spherically symmetrical. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026 For a more modern aesthetic, look towards materials placed in simple, symmetrical patterns. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for symmetrical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symmetrical
  1. proportioned
  2. balanced
  3. graceful
  4. harmonic
  5. consonant
  6. elegant
  7. cohesive
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  • For years, America's been in the chokehold of unnecessarily oversized pickup trucks, but recent announcements of new vehicles show that common sense – and more reasonably proportioned utes – may soon prevail.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of proportioned
Adjective
  • The bar makes a perfectly balanced drink, and brunch holds its own with plenty of light and rib-sticking options alike (the steak and eggs were my favorite) and strong locally roasted coffee (both pour-over and espresso options).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Beneficial species help digest food, hold plaque in check and support a balanced ecosystem that feeds into whole-body health.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of balanced
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  • As yet, these machines are not graceful, elegant or aesthetically pleasing.
    — Shane O’Neill, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Its graceful design is meant to celebrate the intricate beauty of the natural world.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of graceful
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  • But at times, the caliber of their technical and harmonic choices sounds arty and sophisticated.
    — Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Mehldau takes special care to retain Smith’s idiosyncratic chord structures, accentuating his sublime harmonic feel.
    — Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of harmonic
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  • The film’s treatment of Odysseus’s lies, too, seems consonant with the Ten Commandments instead of Homer’s moral worldview.
    — Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026
  • But recent research found that members of the Tsimane’, a native Amazonian society in Bolivia, rate consonant and dissonant chords as equally pleasurable.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Definition of consonant
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  • The iconic Fifth Avenue landmark has been turned into luxury apartments—one of which has been given a local’s elegant touch.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Al Mubarak was an elegant, articulate embodiment of a project many saw as an extension of Abu Dhabi soft power as much as a sheikh’s personal investment.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of elegant
Adjective
  • The latter originally served as the former owner’s home, but today has been gut renovated and has a standout but still cohesive design from the rest of the accommodations.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Considering the exterior as a whole can help create a more cohesive result than approaching every project separately.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of cohesive

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“Symmetrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symmetrical. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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