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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
It’s composed of 22 bilaterally symmetric appendages that ring the nostrils and move independently, sweeping the substrate in continuous probing arcs.
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
All else being equal, the chance of tunneling forward is the same as tunneling backward because the overlap between the modes is symmetrical.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
This design maximizes the space with two rocking chairs and two planters, creating a balanced, symmetrical look.
—Macie Stump, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
The Nuremberg rallies were simply political stage plays, with music from Wagner, drums, symmetrical marching formations, red flags, and gatherings often held in darkness to heighten the mood.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
All else being equal, the chance of tunneling forward is the same as tunneling backward because the overlap between the modes is symmetrical.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
This design maximizes the space with two rocking chairs and two planters, creating a balanced, symmetrical look.
—Macie Stump, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
The Nuremberg rallies were simply political stage plays, with music from Wagner, drums, symmetrical marching formations, red flags, and gatherings often held in darkness to heighten the mood.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symmetrical
Adjective
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But while the budget is technically balanced, its foundation is precarious.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Why Your Bones Change After 50 For most of your adult life, bone is in a state of constant, balanced turnover.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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What strikes him about the style is that nothing feels out of place—every column, window, and detail is part of a graceful whole.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2026
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There is nothing more graceful than a heron in motion.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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In the first etude, strings play on open strings, which creates a sense of harmonic healing by leaving nature well enough alone.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Humanoid robots built on harmonic drives, a type of gear system used to transmit torque with very high precision, often used in industrial robots, can weigh 150 to 200 pounds.—
John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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Given its elegant design and everyday practicality, this breezy dress can go just about anywhere.—
Better Homes & Gardens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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Its beautiful white flowers make for an elegant addition to any yard.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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For something dressier, this swing top gives you a different, yet still cohesive, look.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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Hurricanes thrive when there’s low wind shear because that allows storms to build a cohesive rotation and to circulate heat and moisture toward the center.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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“Symmetrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symmetrical. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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