as in circular
having every part of the surface the same distance from the center
the planet Earth is not, in fact, perfectly spherical
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Recent Examples of spherical
Footage from the streets of China captured a scene straight from a science fiction novel – spherical drones alongside patrolling law enforcement.
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024
Unlike other deep-dive submersibles, which use a spherical shape to evenly distribute intense pressure, the Titan was shaped like a pill to accommodate more passengers.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
The inner part of the machine rotates like a screw, combining the molecules, converting the structure of the plant material from spherical shapes to fibers.
—Discover Magazine, 28 Nov. 2024
Passengers are positioned in front of a spherical screen on three levels.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024
Unlike other deep-dive submersibles, which use a spherical shape to evenly distribute intense pressure, the Titan was shaped like a pill to accommodate more passengers.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
The inner part of the machine rotates like a screw, combining the molecules, converting the structure of the plant material from spherical shapes to fibers.
—Discover Magazine, 28 Nov. 2024
Passengers are positioned in front of a spherical screen on three levels.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for spherical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spherical
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The lounge is done with a circular bronze and quartzite bar top and blue leather stools.—
John Mariani,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Legendary Glow Colour Balm in a circular placement on the apples of the cheeks for a doll-like look.—
Claire Sullivan,
WWD,
23 Jan. 2025
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Some of those samples have been stashed away in cylindrical tubes on the planet's surface, while others are safely tucked away within the rover.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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Rescue efforts were in their third day on Wednesday, with a red cylindrical metal cage being painstakingly lowered into the mine to extract survivors and corpses.—
Reuters,
NBC News,
15 Jan. 2025
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How to Propagate Red Buckeye Tree In late summer to early fall, red buckeye trees produce globular light brown seed capsules 1 to 2 inches in diameter.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Nov. 2024
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Clearly, a cameo in Bee Movie was enough to fill Sting’s lifetime allotment of a globular and otherworldly realm.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
13 Nov. 2024
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Açaí Berries Açaí berries are small, round, dark purple berries grown in Central and South America.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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The round frame remains very popular, but the new version is made of titanium, a lighter metal that is more durable than stainless steel.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The agreement signals a strategic alignment that could further affect regional and global dynamics as Trump's policies toward Iran take shape.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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The Grauer School’s mission is to provide a humanitarian education that helps develop compassionate citizens with the ethical and social leadership qualities necessary to make positive changes in the diverse local, national and global communities.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Spherical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spherical. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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