as in bead
the quantity of fluid that falls naturally in one rounded mass fat globules of hot wax dripping onto the table

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Recent Examples of globule Stabilized by fat globules and proteins, air bubbles create that soft, familiar, luxurious feel. Alex Christian, WIRED, 4 Oct. 2024 The first change to Gekko is that his globules are now harder to reclaim. Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 When cream is mixed to make ice cream, the fat gets separated into little globules. Siddhant Pusdekar, Journal Sentinel, 25 July 2024 Any ideas? -David Clarey Cheese curds In Milwaukee, seemingly every component of the gooey globules known as cheese curds — pieces of young cheese that during the cheesemaking process become separated from the whey — is as malleable as the cheddar itself. Journal Sentinel, 23 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for globule 
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Noun
  • Her design features a striking palette of bold pinks, deep reds, chartreuses and lush greens, each bead meticulously hand-sewn to create a visual symphony that captures both the vibrancy of New Orleans and the dignity of Black Masking culture.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Concerts are held on select nights during that period, following the park’s nightly Mardi Gras Parade, which will feature six new floats this year as well as the traditional bead tossing.
    Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Depp pushes over a cabinet with dishes, rips open her dress and makes a most unholy noise as her eyeballs go up in their sockets, tongue juts out and globs of drool pour from her mouth.
    Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • At the end of the first song, a small red glob rained down from above.
    Joe Lynch, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
  • The dark spots drew together and welled like a droplet of sweat, then ran down her wrist and fell to the carpet.
    EW.com, EW.com, 14 Jan. 2025
  • The most efficient ways to milk cows invariably send a plume of milk droplets into the air—and sanitizing equipment is cumbersome.
    Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Espresso is simply a style of brewing coffee—just like using a drip coffee maker, steeping grounds for cold brew, or pressing coffee with a French press.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
  • This doesn’t have to be a steady stream — a trickle or even a drip can help prevent your pipes from freezing.
    Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025

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“Globule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/globule. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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