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or asymmetric
as in oblique
having two sides or halves that are not the same; not symmetrical
She wore a striking dress with an asymmetrical neckline.
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Recent Examples of asymmetrical
In Saudi Arabia, Michelle Yeoh attended the Red Sea International Film Festival wearing a black Balenciaga gown with a voluminous, asymmetrical neckline.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2024
Another watch uses a woven chevron motif of gold and enamel in an asymmetrical winged shape, with a dial in the same gold chevron pattern.
—Shannon Adducci, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
Under her asymmetrical coat, her ensemble seemed to feature a black bustier and a lace skirt.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
Last night, Jolie attended the 2024 Gotham Awards in a sleeveless, drapey black dress with an asymmetrical hemline, and wore a pair of strappy platform sandals.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2024
Another watch uses a woven chevron motif of gold and enamel in an asymmetrical winged shape, with a dial in the same gold chevron pattern.
—Shannon Adducci, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
Under her asymmetrical coat, her ensemble seemed to feature a black bustier and a lace skirt.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
Last night, Jolie attended the 2024 Gotham Awards in a sleeveless, drapey black dress with an asymmetrical hemline, and wore a pair of strappy platform sandals.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for asymmetrical
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Despite missing both of their top scorers — Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner — due to oblique injuries, the Magic mucked the game up early and often.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Arch stepped in and started three games this season when Quinn Ewers got hurt and missed time with an oblique injury.Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
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One thing that stands out to me is the federal government’s seeming use of fear, confusion and uncertainty—combined with very nuanced language—to target individuals, agencies and companies who, in many cases, have been trying to do the right thing by leveling the uneven playing field of the past.Doug Melville, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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An uneven merger landscape had a ripple effect on several players, and a sector-wide shift towards the premium end of the market left budget carriers scrambling to rethink their business models.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 19 Dec. 2024
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Under his cap, everything around his eyes sweats; his smile is crooked but near constant, his beard half-shaven and unsymmetrical.Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2021
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The system used helium as a pressurizing gas, inhibited nitrogen tetroxide for an oxidizer, and a blended hydrazine fuel made up of a mixture of around 50 percent unsymmetrical dimethyl hydrazine and 50 percent anhydrous hydrazine.Alex Hollings, Popular Mechanics, 24 July 2019
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Here, reorganizing boundaries is crucial for reclaiming your personal space, identity and sense of autonomy—and correcting unbalanced power dynamics.Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Fats and proteins are broken down and transformed into biogenic amines and toxins, which, when unbalanced, can potentially lead to systemic intoxication and inflammation.Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
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If this information is accurate, this would be a highly irregular One UI beta program from Samsung.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Most ugly leaves are caused by water issues, dry air, irregular temperature and too much fertilizer.Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Asymmetrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asymmetrical. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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