variants
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
According to Homes & Antiques, 18th century Georgian homes are known for their high ceilings, symmetrical facades and water features in garden spaces.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
It's made up of tiny ice crystals that can transform into a variety of intricate symmetrical patterns forming a beautiful snowflake.
—Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2025
Rorschach, who died in 1922, is best known for creating the inkblot test — an experiment in which patients are asked to interpret a series of abstract, symmetrical shapes.
—Jack Lang, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
In a strangely symmetrical bookend to events that led him to the Chiefs, Smith had demonstrated that generously selfless capacity in what proved to be his last season with the 49ers.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
It's made up of tiny ice crystals that can transform into a variety of intricate symmetrical patterns forming a beautiful snowflake.
—Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2025
Rorschach, who died in 1922, is best known for creating the inkblot test — an experiment in which patients are asked to interpret a series of abstract, symmetrical shapes.
—Jack Lang, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
In a strangely symmetrical bookend to events that led him to the Chiefs, Smith had demonstrated that generously selfless capacity in what proved to be his last season with the 49ers.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symmetrical
Adjective
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Eating a balanced breakfast high in fiber, lean protein, healthy fats, and quality carbohydrates from whole grains, fruits, and vegetables can improve your blood sugar levels.—
Devineé Lingo, M.S.,
Health,
11 Mar. 2025
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By considering yield rate, students can critically assemble their balanced college list and navigate the complexities of early decision, deferrals, and waitlists with more confidence and insight.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Pearce’s warm, earthy vocal tones highlight the song’s graceful melody.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
24 Feb. 2025
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In many ways, writer-director Jing Yi’s graceful and ephemeral drama, The Botanist (Zhi Wu Xue Jia), plays out like your typical coming-of-age movie.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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They are imaginatively crafted, showing particular invention in their harmonic writing.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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Nine decades later, the French astronomer and mathematician Pierre-Simon Laplace suggested that the tides could be represented as harmonic oscillations.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 June 2024
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China remains a far cry from having the sort of labor unions and collective bargaining that are taken for granted elsewhere, but, as Steinfeld correctly argues, Chinese labor practices are moving away from their revolutionary roots and are increasingly consonant with Western standards.—
Simon Tay,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Aug. 2010
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Where the republic’s hypocrisy fed its fatal weakness, corruption, the Taliban’s unabashed brutality was consonant with the movement’s strength, its unity.—
Matthieu Aikins Victor J. Blue Peter Ganim Krish Seenivasan Steven Szczesniak,
New York Times,
22 May 2024
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Flavors include a mid palate rodeo of treacle, cep mushrooms, black Dutch licorice and an elegant flush of black berries, red currants and brownies.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Grande’s elegant look this evening stayed true to the spirit of her red-carpet style this awards season.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Customer Satisfaction: Faster ticket resolutions and cohesive service offerings strengthen client relationships.—
Russell P. Reeder,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Incorrect Scale Every designer agrees: Proportion is everything when creating a cohesive space.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Symmetrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symmetrical. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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