as in roundabout
not straightforward or direct
a rather circular discussion of the problem that never addresses it directly
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in booklet
a short printed publication with no cover or with a paper cover
promptly tosses out those advertising circulars that come in the newspaper
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of circular
Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
Common circular saws can be set to create these angles.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2025
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
And the next day, FIFA (football’s world governing body) sent out one of their circulars.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 31 July 2024
See All Example Sentences for circular
Adjective
The supermodel paired the look with black peek-a-boo heels with a faux leather strap and wooden heels, as well as a black purse with circular silver designs on it and a silver chain.
—Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
Common circular saws can be set to create these angles.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2025
Noun
In total, the court circular recorded 16 days of in-person meetings in October and 15 in November.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
And the next day, FIFA (football’s world governing body) sent out one of their circulars.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 31 July 2024
See All Example Sentences for circular
Recent Examples of Synonyms for circular
Adjective
-
In a roundabout way, one of the few things that could potentially stop Mbappe from smashing those individual records is precisely the calibre of player around him.—
Thom Harris,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
-
The project, spanning approximately 8.65 acres, is slated to facilitate the roundabout project on Highway 212 in Glencoe.—
Janean Sorrell,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Each meal is mostly contained inside its own plastic bag (with the exception of some ingredients like garlic bulbs and large pouches of mixed greens), and each had its recipe booklet with a photo of the meal tucked conveniently into a pocket on the side.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appétit,
25 Feb. 2025
-
Press were given a booklet containing more than 190 global titles for 2025 across scripted TV, feature films, reality series, documentary series and films, live events, and games — including the return of the fan event Tudum, which will stream live from Los Angeles on May 31.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
In the region, about 48 percent of total taxes are derived from indirect measures, according to the most recent Latin America Economic Outlook report.—
Nana Ama Sarfo,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
-
Viewers can also use an indirect viewing method, like a pinhole projector, in order to indirectly see the eclipse occur through shadows, but this must be done with care.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
In October, propaganda leaflets produced by North Korea that attacked Yoon and his wife were found scattered on the streets of Seoul, apparently carried across the border via balloon, Reuters reported.—
Chris Pandolfo,
Fox News,
3 Dec. 2024
-
The government of South Korea’s Gyeonggi Province bordering the North said Tuesday that a special police force would be brought in to crack down on the practice of flying anti-North Korea leaflets from some border areas.—
Reuters,
NBC News,
15 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
It’s also had a chilling effect: In Zambia, one group removed information in brochures on contraception, and in Turkey, some providers stopped talking with patients about menstrual regulation as a form of family planning.—
Kff Health News,
Orange County Register,
24 Feb. 2025
-
Marketers selling the dream vacation populate their brochures with images from these picturesque locations.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
The agenda, conversations, and folders sections are simple to navigate along the left side of the app.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
17 Mar. 2025
-
Elsewhere, Nothing's UI has some neat tricks like the ability to enlarge an app folder.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Across social media, frequent flyers and passengers shared their opinions of the new changes.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025
-
She is described in the flyer as 5 feet, 3 inches tall, with black hair and brown eyes.—
Greg Norman,
Fox News,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
In addition to publishing the news, the family press also sold books and pamphlets.—
Alexandra Cox,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Mar. 2025
-
One floor revealed the remains of a gym and a library with religious books and pamphlets, along with posters for Fatemiyoon cadres killed in battle.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Circular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circular. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share