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as in oval
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as in rectangular
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Recent Examples of oblong
The display is an oblong rectangle, like a standard full-length mirror.
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Gabra Zackman Emma Kehlbeck Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Just pick your favorite oblong style, then perfectly fit your umbrella inside to avoid April showers.
—Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 18 Mar. 2025
The paintings present as a series of orbs stacked and surrounded by other circles, divided by an oblong form.
—Tom Teicholz, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
The meat is formed into oblong shapes, instead of round patties, and served with tzatziki sauce.
—Contributing Writer, Orange County Register, 8 Mar. 2025
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Gabra Zackman Emma Kehlbeck Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Just pick your favorite oblong style, then perfectly fit your umbrella inside to avoid April showers.
—Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 18 Mar. 2025
The paintings present as a series of orbs stacked and surrounded by other circles, divided by an oblong form.
—Tom Teicholz, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
The meat is formed into oblong shapes, instead of round patties, and served with tzatziki sauce.
—Contributing Writer, Orange County Register, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oblong
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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The bench also comes with a water-resistant rectangular cushion for the top, which converts it into comfortable extra seating for guests to enjoy.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The design, a spherical vessel perched on a rectangular base, is a physical homage to the dichotomies in the scent itself.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The packaging is similar to its other dew drop product with a rounded, pink-hued bottle and cylindrical neck.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
6 May 2025
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This curd is then cut into individual sections, and each section is placed into a cylindrical mold.—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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Ovid’s godly characters are whittled down to basic geometric forms like ovoid shapes and cones that together recount the tale in some of the world’s most phonetically complex languages, such as Abkhaz from Abkhazia, Chatino from inland Oaxaca, and Silbo Gomero from La Gomera in the Canary Islands.—
Mariana Fernández,
ARTnews.com,
18 Dec. 2024
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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
Adjective
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Meanwhile, China’s RT-G, a spherical amphibious robot, operates in extreme environments, reaching speeds of 22 mph and enduring 4-ton impacts.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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That’s the idea behind Rudy Project’s Astral Sphere sunglasses, which instead are cut from a spherical piece of polyurethane.—
Lauren Wingenroth,
SELF,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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This globular substance, shaped like a teardrop and unassuming in size, has been used by artists for millennia.—
Erik Zou,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Apr. 2025
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Members of Mexico’s Cenotes Urbanos organization found a large globular pot while exploring Zumpango Cave and reported the discovery to officials, according to an April 21 news release from the National Institute of Anthropology and History.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Its monumental circular tower, the largest in the region, boasts ingenious features such as notches designed to pour hot date syrup on invaders.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Add egg mixture, and cook, stirring gently and scraping bottom of skillet in a circular motion using a rubber spatula, until large curds begin to form and bare spots appear on bottom of skillet, about 45 seconds.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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“Oblong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oblong. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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