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as in cryptic
having an often intentionally veiled or uncertain meaning
the poet's elliptical style is such that the reader often senses that an allusion is being made—but to what exactly?
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as in concise
marked by the use of few words to convey much information or meaning
his elliptical replies can seem rude to some people, but that's just his way
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Recent Examples of elliptical
On that night, the orange-hued Harvest supermoon rose in the sky at a time when Earth's only natural satellite was unusually close to our planet on its elliptical orbit.
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Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Its elliptical orbit also means that Jupiter’s gravitational pull varies.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
In simple terms, asteroids and comets are both celestial objects in orbit around the sun, though the former are rocky and the latter are mostly icy and form an iconic tail when their elliptical orbits take them close to our star.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
Over four elliptical seasons, Tom and Gerri experience joy, death, and all the stuff in between.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
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Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Its elliptical orbit also means that Jupiter’s gravitational pull varies.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
In simple terms, asteroids and comets are both celestial objects in orbit around the sun, though the former are rocky and the latter are mostly icy and form an iconic tail when their elliptical orbits take them close to our star.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
Over four elliptical seasons, Tom and Gerri experience joy, death, and all the stuff in between.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
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On Monday, the actor shared a cryptic post on his Instagram about his decision to pass on the role of Neo in the original Matrix with a few interesting questions.Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2025
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In a cryptic Instagram post, Smith uploaded a teaser for an endeavor or project related to The Matrix universe.Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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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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Asking other people clear, concise questions can show empathy or establish your credibility, communication expert Matt Abrahams told CNBC Make It last year.Megan Sauer, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
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Effective Communication Effective leadership always involves clear and concise communication.Chris Williams, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Below, Gersten opens up about her reaction to Anderson’s casting, the meaning behind the purposefully ambiguous ending, Curtis’ memorable dance number, and more.Mike Miller, EW.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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When a statute is ambiguous, Congress has left a gap for the agency to fill.Stuart Anderson, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Below are brief descriptions and tasting notes on the 12 casks.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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But while the country is entering a brief period of limbo, one thing is all but certain.David Moscrop, TIME, 12 Jan. 2025
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Häagen-Dazs More News: Cowboys' Jerry Jones Set to Bring Back Mike McCarthy as Head Coach Häagen-Dazs, the premium ice cream brand with the pseudo-European name, has joined the Super Bowl ad club for the first time ever and dropped an enigmatic teaser featuring...a Chevy.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Echevarría also had turns as the enigmatic British agent Raoul, who doubles as the manager of a Havana cigar factory, in the James Bond film Die Another Day (2002), and as Mexican president Antonio López de Santa Anna in John Lee Hancock’s The Alamo (2004).Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
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Despite, or maybe because of his curt demeanor, Dylan stands as the most honest of the group.Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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Fincher's direction is slick in this curt, creepy, and propulsive tale of domestic doom.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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This massage gun is equipped with seven different massage head attachments to provide pin-point precision, blunt pressure, and everything in between.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Jan. 2025
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To be somewhat blunt about it: Rasa has notes akin to a milder Ricola cough drop.Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Elliptical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elliptical. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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