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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
In this Nashville home, the simple symmetrical arrangement above the fireplace is clean and elegant.
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Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
At maturity, the candelabra tree (Euphorbia ingens) displays a perfectly symmetrical dome, at 20 feet, of upright candelabrum branches.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 20 Dec. 2025
Infant botulism can lead to bulbar palsies, hypotonia and a symmetric, descending, flaccid paralysis.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2025
The solution was to create an almost completely symmetrical set.
—Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2025
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Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
At maturity, the candelabra tree (Euphorbia ingens) displays a perfectly symmetrical dome, at 20 feet, of upright candelabrum branches.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 20 Dec. 2025
Infant botulism can lead to bulbar palsies, hypotonia and a symmetric, descending, flaccid paralysis.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2025
The solution was to create an almost completely symmetrical set.
—Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symmetrical
Adjective
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Why do some colored sections feel more balanced than others?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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As national tensions rose during the era of Black Lives Matter and NFL protests, Kraft articulated a position that balanced unity with constitutional rights.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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September 23 – October 22 The stars currently favor graceful, honest dialogue.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
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Even after so long, Camilla was still moved at the sight of her, so graceful and petite, with that thin, waif-like face.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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
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According to the announcement, over 14 weeks, students will explore the harmonic language, melodic design, rhythmic vocabulary, lyrical construction, production principles, and signature devices that define Max Martin’s chart-topping catalog.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
20 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
Adjective
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The island's Curtain Bluff is an elegant all-inclusive resort on the south coast, surrounded by two beaches.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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Butternut squash, potato leek, cauliflower – these soups can turn humble ingredients into something elegant.—
Cheryl Russell,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Minnesotans have shown that their community is socially cohesive—because of its diversity and not in spite of it.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2026
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When your presence feels cohesive, your reputation feels intentional, and people understand your value without needing to be told.—
Becca Brazil,
Rolling Stone,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Symmetrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symmetrical. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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