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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
Adjective
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Whereas previous Panzers balanced mobility, armor, and firepower, the Tiger I was designed with invulnerability in mind.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
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Beyond phenomenal acceleration—acceleration no one dreamed possible 15 years ago—GT 63 should deliver balanced performance.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The graceful curve of a corner kick.—
Miceal Chamberlain,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2026
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They can be filled with a cool, soothing, graceful fern or bright blooms that celebrate the heat of summer.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
19 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
Adjective
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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 wrap-style ruffle hemline adds elegant volume and dimension to its skirt.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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Brugal French 88 Made by Jassil Villanueva Quintana, the world’s youngest and fifth generation rum master, Brugal Rum is rooted in Dominican heritage, perfect for this tropical yet elegant cocktail.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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As Jacobs described Lacan’s theory that babies initially form a cohesive I upon seeing their reflection, images of babies looking into cracked mirrors appeared on the screen.—
Shanti Escalante-De Mattei,
ARTnews.com,
19 May 2026
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Analysts said Garcia’s confirmation would help anchor the State Department’s Africa strategy with a more cohesive approach.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
18 May 2026
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“Symmetrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symmetrical. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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