origami
noun
ori·ga·mi
ˌȯr-ə-ˈgä-mē 
: the Japanese art or process of folding squares of paper into representational shapes
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Known as Polygons, the three-in-one origami measuring spoons have a flat design that can be easily folded into common teaspoon and tablespoon measurements.
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Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
Whether trying to design secure sensor networks, mine data or use origami to deploy satellites, the underlying language and ideas are likely to be that of topology.
—John Etnyre, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2025
Works shown in Leu Gardens were created with the help of nearly half a dozen other artists with expertise in origami.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2025
Underneath 2,000 white origami birds, suspended in flight above the runway, Browne's vision came to life in a stunning 64-look collection.
—Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
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Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
Whether trying to design secure sensor networks, mine data or use origami to deploy satellites, the underlying language and ideas are likely to be that of topology.
—John Etnyre, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2025
Works shown in Leu Gardens were created with the help of nearly half a dozen other artists with expertise in origami.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2025
Underneath 2,000 white origami birds, suspended in flight above the runway, Browne's vision came to life in a stunning 64-look collection.
—Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for origami
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origami
noun
ori·ga·mi
ˌȯr-ə-ˈgäm-ē
: the Japanese art of folding paper into shapes
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