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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
Over time, the once symmetric and healthy-looking hurricane becomes more disorganized, losing strength and weakening in less favorable conditions.
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Meredith Garofalo, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Compared with Lali, who has symmetrical posture and fluid movements, Nini is like an elderly, arthritic human—crooked, rigid, languid, tense.
—Tao Lin, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Instead of relying on a symmetrical setup, think in odd numbers when grouping items for a more interesting effect.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
The manufacturer’s symmetrical all-wheel-drive system is its signature feature.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2025
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Meredith Garofalo, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Compared with Lali, who has symmetrical posture and fluid movements, Nini is like an elderly, arthritic human—crooked, rigid, languid, tense.
—Tao Lin, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Instead of relying on a symmetrical setup, think in odd numbers when grouping items for a more interesting effect.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
The manufacturer’s symmetrical all-wheel-drive system is its signature feature.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symmetrical
Adjective
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Emotional quotient, or the ability to understand and manage emotions, improves decision making by drawing on human experience for more balanced, effective, and inclusive results.—
Paul Hudson,
Fortune,
2 Sep. 2025
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Conversely, if immigration remains strong, the labor market may stay balanced, wage growth more moderate, and pressure to automate may be slightly less urgent in the near term.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Because exits in sports seldom are graceful.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Sep. 2025
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Adorned with Japanese flowers and trees of the season, the vase gives a dignified, graceful welcome to visitors arriving in the main entrance lobby.—
Isabelle Kliger,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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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The result is a slowly shifting kaleidoscope of bright, consonant sound, which, with its pointed title, easily digestible concept, and improvisatory spirit, was also a rejection of the cerebral atonality then in vogue.—
William Robin,
New Yorker,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Deutsche Küche Apple Frangipane Tarts For an elegant dessert option, the $4 Deutsche Küche Apple Frangipane Tarts bring a European flair to the table.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Sep. 2025
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Here, the atmosphere is upscale and elegant; perhaps one of the nicest Chinese dining rooms in Charlotte, despite the staff still trying to get a handle on hostess, service and wait time logistics.—
Shindy Chen,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The goal is to create a cohesive whole, with more buildings, such as the parish hall and other cultural buildings, set to be moved.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Aug. 2025
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When color drenching, Yeo recommends going for a single sheen (don’t vary from walls, to windows, to moldings) to create a soft and cohesive backdrop.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Symmetrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symmetrical. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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