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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
Classically symmetric, the floor plan is introduced by a foyer flowing to formal living and dining rooms anchored by fireplaces.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2026
With the myth of perfectly symmetrical eyebrows dispelled, let’s get into it.
—Lottie Winter, Glamour, 26 Feb. 2026
To give your yard a more modern feel, the landscape expert recommends a more layered look that includes multiple shrubs and trees, creating a forest-like feel—veering away from a symmetrical look that can feel both high maintenance and uninviting.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Intricate stonework and carved detailing wrap the symmetrical façade, which includes covered patios.
—Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 21 Feb. 2026
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2026
With the myth of perfectly symmetrical eyebrows dispelled, let’s get into it.
—Lottie Winter, Glamour, 26 Feb. 2026
To give your yard a more modern feel, the landscape expert recommends a more layered look that includes multiple shrubs and trees, creating a forest-like feel—veering away from a symmetrical look that can feel both high maintenance and uninviting.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Intricate stonework and carved detailing wrap the symmetrical façade, which includes covered patios.
—Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symmetrical
Adjective
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The flavors in the beef carpaccio antipasti with Pioppini mushrooms, green apple chunks, and celeriac were beautifully balanced.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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Military cooperation between the two has remained constrained, and trade and investment flows are eclipsed by those with several Gulf states, as Beijing seeks to maintain balanced ties across the Middle East.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The graceful coupe mixed style—just look at those gullwing doors—and performance like few cars before it, and few cars since.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
9 Mar. 2026
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Then the graceful roll of the ball with his studs smoothly took him past another two to shoot at goal.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The result is an apparent doubling of frequency—a bloom of second-harmonic content that the ear hears a bright octave above the fundamental.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 Feb. 2026
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This fever pitch is the product of countless factors, a harmonic convergence of sorts catalyzed by our central location and abundance of state-of-the-art facilities, underscored by about $700 million invested locally in the last 15 years alone.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2026
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
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The classic circular design showcases preserved purple blooms with natural texture and a rustic yet elegant aesthetic that complements everything from French country to farmhouse decor.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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The tiny shimmering beads are quintessentially bridal; elegant, but not overdone.—
Alexandra Ditch,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Among the most prominent findings from community outreach, which included surveys, walkabouts, pop-up events and a builder’s breakfast, were concerns about traffic speeding, inadequate lighting, lack of street trees and the absence of a cohesive identity for the corridor.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Shams can help tie your entire bedscape together, bridging different patterns and textures into one cohesive palette.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Symmetrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symmetrical. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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