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also cylindric
as in spherical
shaped like a cylinder
a cylindrical oil tank a cylindrical tower
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Recent Examples of cylindrical
By analyzing sediment cores—long, cylindrical samples of dirt that capture environmental conditions across time—scientists were able to analyze the pollen and charcoal that had built up.
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Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Nov. 2024
Earlier this month, the brand entered the European market with a Google TV FHD projector called the Seal Pro – a versatile cylindrical model that could be a design relative of Samsung's stylish Freestyle Gen 2.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 25 Nov. 2024
Instax Mini 99: New Grip And Tripod Mount The Instax Mini 99 comes with a small cylindrical grip that can be screwed onto the bottom of the camera.
—Paul Monckton, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Find it on Amazon Add a Touch of Elegance with This 2-Piece Handcrafted Nesting Coffee Table Set
The Handcrafted Nesting Coffee Tables feature a unique cylindrical design, adding a touch of rustic elegance to your space.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Nov. 2024
Earlier this month, the brand entered the European market with a Google TV FHD projector called the Seal Pro – a versatile cylindrical model that could be a design relative of Samsung's stylish Freestyle Gen 2.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 25 Nov. 2024
Instax Mini 99: New Grip And Tripod Mount The Instax Mini 99 comes with a small cylindrical grip that can be screwed onto the bottom of the camera.
—Paul Monckton, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Find it on Amazon Add a Touch of Elegance with This 2-Piece Handcrafted Nesting Coffee Table Set
The Handcrafted Nesting Coffee Tables feature a unique cylindrical design, adding a touch of rustic elegance to your space.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cylindrical
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Venues may also offer opportunities to purchase limited-edition merchandise or have in-suite ice machines—or, in the case of the Vegas Golden Knights’ T-Mobile Arena, an entire ice room, churning out spherical cubes and clear ice for cocktails.Brett Knight, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
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The series of insights began in 1972, when Hawking showed (opens a new tab) that a black hole’s size — specifically its spherical surface area — always increases in proportion to the mass of whatever falls into it.Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2024
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Nicholas Weinstock, president of Invention Studios, pointed to the irony of digging into local and especially emotional content that had the potential to resonate with international audiences as the best survival strategy in today’s global market.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Dec. 2024
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The global guest list included First Lady Jill Biden, President-elect Donald Trump, Britain’s Prince William, and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.Terry Moseley, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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The Kohler Sunstruck oval tub is standard in the primary bathroom if this layout is chosen.Benjamin C Tankersley, Washington Post, 1 Feb. 2023
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This simple opener works well on circular cans but may not be effective on dented, square, or oval cans.Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2023
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Accent sleek lines and curved pieces with wood trim, stone surfaces, and metal frames paired with ovoid forms.Lindsey Mather, Architectural Digest, 5 Dec. 2024
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Brody hand-tore pieces of colorful tissue paper into ovoid forms, then affixed them to raw canvas.Caitie Kelly Lindsey Tramuta Lauren Cochrane Angela Koh Laura Bannister Gisela Williams, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
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Advertisement The current menu begins with an oblong ceramic tureen of sorts that suggests a wide-open oyster shell.Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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This modern approach to branding aligns with Mela’s packaging design showcasing lively drawings of tattoos, including ones of those oblong watermelons, which were designed by an actual tattoo artist.Andrew Watman, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Cylindrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cylindrical. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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