asymmetrical
adjective
asym·met·ri·cal
ˌā-sə-ˈme-tri-kəl 
variants
or asymmetric
1
: having two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical
an asymmetrical design
asymmetrical shapes
2
usually asymmetric of a carbon atom
: bonded to four different atoms or groups
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The white or rose gold cases are paired with three colors – sunburst blue, brun désert, rouge sellier – reaffirming the timeless nature of the line with its characteristic asymmetrical lugs crafted in the Hermès Horloger workshops.
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Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Alyssa gives asymmetrical traditional Carnaval, Ginger serves Shakesqueer (cue Kill Bill sirens in the minds of all her S7 sisters), and Acid beautifully beats the long-rotting corpse of Drag Race Marie Antoinette send-ups.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 27 June 2025
Then there’s Kelis, whose fearless asymmetrical cuts and vibrant color palettes made rebellion feel within reach for a range of Black girls who finally saw their adventurous spirit affirmed through glam.
—Essence, 27 June 2025
Iran has generally turned to asymmetrical responses, to compensate for its smaller budgets and capabilities.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 22 June 2025
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Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Alyssa gives asymmetrical traditional Carnaval, Ginger serves Shakesqueer (cue Kill Bill sirens in the minds of all her S7 sisters), and Acid beautifully beats the long-rotting corpse of Drag Race Marie Antoinette send-ups.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 27 June 2025
Then there’s Kelis, whose fearless asymmetrical cuts and vibrant color palettes made rebellion feel within reach for a range of Black girls who finally saw their adventurous spirit affirmed through glam.
—Essence, 27 June 2025
Iran has generally turned to asymmetrical responses, to compensate for its smaller budgets and capabilities.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 22 June 2025
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asymmetrical
adjective
asym·met·ri·cal
ˌā-sə-ˈme-tri-kəl
variants
or asymmetric
: not symmetrical
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asymmetrical
adjective
asym·met·ri·cal
ˌā-sə-ˈme-tri-kəl
variants
or asymmetric
1
: not symmetrical
2
usually asymmetric, of a carbon atom
: bonded to four different atoms or groups
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