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 The bare, symmetrical peak rises impassively over the entire landscape. — Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026 Parterres are usually bordered by low-growing evergreen hedges laid out in a symmetrical pattern. — Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 13 July 2026 Against Djokovic, the seven-time champion at the All England Club, Sinner finally put it all together to deliver a 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 win that was as smooth and symmetrical as its scoreline. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 12 July 2026 Halle Berry's symmetrical trim proves that a blunt cut works for thicker hair types perfectly. — Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for symmetrical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symmetrical
  1. balanced
  2. graceful
  3. harmonic
  4. consonant
  5. elegant
  6. cohesive
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  • The message — intended for medical regulators and licensed clinicians alike — was designed to be lofty and overarching, but balanced and practical.
    — Humayun Chaudhry, STAT, 3 Aug. 2026
  • This was the most balanced month of restaurant openings and closings so far this year, with at least 15 new restaurants and 14 closures.
    — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of balanced
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  • Memories of a childhood marked by economic hardship and abuse intertwine with the natural world in this graceful début memoir, which is structured around the author’s seven-year project of walking every street in Santa Cruz County, in California.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The good news is that Venus in Libra can improve professional visibility, making negotiations and professional opportunities all the more graceful and prosperous.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of graceful
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  • Each line of counterpoint, each aching harmonic turn, felt like a direct transmission from some higher dimension.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 July 2026
  • To protect harmless bugs, pets, and children, the drone analyzes the unique sonar signatures, such as wingbeat frequencies and harmonic structures.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 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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  • Barbie’s hair choices, too, are ever so composed and elegant.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
  • All drinks are presented with an elegant touch that makes the experience feel special every time.
    — USA TODAY NETWORK, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Definition of elegant
Adjective
  • While PennDOT already has created over 30 wildlife crossings, the establishment of the new cohesive group of state agency stakeholders is likely to accelerate building the safe animal passageways and reverse the high collision rate with motorists.
    — Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Part of the problem for the West is that Russia, at least from the outside, is a cohesive unit—oppressive and economically dysfunctional, but largely united under the figurehead of Putin.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 July 2026
Definition of cohesive

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