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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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Italian brands are prized not just for tomato variety, but for techniques that minimize time between harvest and processing and emphasize balanced flavor.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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Together, oats and almonds create balanced nutrition, combining fiber, protein, and healthy fats for lasting fullness and all-day energy.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But those struggles remain offscreen; Naïma’s season at the shelter is coming to an end, and the movie, graceful yet pragmatic, knows that not every story here can be told.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
2 Jan. 2026
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Her entry into this world was graceful, gentle and oh so magical.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
30 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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But periods of harmonic rotation away from tech have refreshed the uptrend several times.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
5 Jan. 2026
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The ensemble was first formed in 1951 by composer Filip Kutev, who reworked monophonic village tunes into multi-part harmonic arrangements that drew from Western choral singing while preserving the ardent throatiness of Bulgarian folk.—
Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
21 Dec. 2025
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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Produced from 1996 to 2005, the Neptune is an elegant take on the classic sports watch featuring a slim case and an integrated bracelet with fish scale-like links in honor of the god of the sea.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Paris Hilton looks elegant in a black gown with her signature sparkly touch at the Waldorf Astoria's grand reopening in New York City.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Cherry floors feel right at home in traditional or colonial-style spaces, but pairing them with sleek, modern furniture can start to feel less cohesive.—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
6 Jan. 2026
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This highlighted the greatest disparity between the Bulls and Celtics — one team’s inability to create cohesive offensive opportunities and the other’s keen ability to strike when the iron is hot.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Symmetrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symmetrical. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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