as in circular
having every part of the surface the same distance from the center
the planet Earth is not, in fact, perfectly spherical
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Recent Examples of spherical
The snow-cone drink comes in a 16-ounce spherical cup and in mango, strawberry, watermelon and raspberry flavors.
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2025
The 63 spherical villas resemble seashells, and those hovering over the water form a ring, a striking visual signature for the hotel.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Button Bush The button bush features spherical flower heads abounding with tiny white blooms from June until September.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2025
Cylindrical keycaps will have a U-shaped indentation with peaks on either side and a dip in the center, while spherical keycaps are going to be more bowl-like, with peaks on all four corners and a divot in the center.
—Henri Robbins, WIRED, 24 Mar. 2025
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2025
The 63 spherical villas resemble seashells, and those hovering over the water form a ring, a striking visual signature for the hotel.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Button Bush The button bush features spherical flower heads abounding with tiny white blooms from June until September.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2025
Cylindrical keycaps will have a U-shaped indentation with peaks on either side and a dip in the center, while spherical keycaps are going to be more bowl-like, with peaks on all four corners and a divot in the center.
—Henri Robbins, WIRED, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spherical
Adjective
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With circular business models still in their infancy across most sectors, investors have a singular opportunity to get in on the ground floor.—
Rob Kaplan,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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At Lou Lou’s Jungle Room, the circular bar that appeared in the original Top Gun in 1986 was revived.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
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This object has a bipolar, cylindrical outflow of gas, propelled by radiation and stellar winds from a hot white dwarf at the center.—
Alan Taylor,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2025
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The Ring Outdoor Cam's sleek cylindrical enclosure looks nothing like its boxy rectangular predecessor.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
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But the hint of a Jennifer Jason Leigh in Single White Female-type in Matt’s large, globular eyes soon becomes unequivocal.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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Its single, blue-gray, globular stem may produce a big white flower in early summer.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Time will tell if first round TE Colston Loveland was the correct choice over Tyler Warren. 🤷🏻 Cleveland Browns (I – for incomplete) — Think this assessment is a copout?—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Plus, keep scrolling for more small-space patio furniture set deals, including a round metal style and a three-piece rattan seating group.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The pair are on opposite ends of the global conversation about gender and trans rights: Pascal, the brother of trans actress Lux, is a pro-trans advocate while Rowling has long espoused anti-trans views.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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As the American eagle and Chinese dragon clash over tariffs that burned more than $10 trillion in global wealth, some are declaring the death of globalization.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Spherical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spherical. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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