How to Use asymmetrical in a Sentence

asymmetrical

adjective
  • Those peaks also tend to be asymmetrical, with steeper rises than falls.
    Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 26 Dec. 2021
  • Blige’s gaze drifted to their intricate blonde asymmetrical cuts.
    Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 26 Jan. 2022
  • The wrap sweater has a deep V-neckline, puff sleeves, elastic cuffs, a fabric belt, and an asymmetrical hemline.
    Eden Lichterman, PEOPLE.com, 16 Dec. 2021
  • Unlike the other two, a dominant smile is asymmetrical.
    New York Times, 8 Feb. 2022
  • Handedness reflects the fact that the two hemispheres of the brain are asymmetrical, with each side specialized for different tasks.
    David W. Frayer, Scientific American, 1 Feb. 2022
  • Elan’s unique Amphibio footprint means the skis are asymmetrical, featuring more rocker on the outside edges.
    Marc Peruzzi, Outside Online, 9 Jan. 2022
  • This asymmetrical dress with a macrame and beaded bust, featuring a miniskirt silhouetted under longer sheaths of chiffon?
    Lauren Puckett-Pope, ELLE, 29 Jan. 2022
  • Made from a cozy knit that molds to the foot, these supportive flats feature an asymmetrical topline that adds a refreshing touch to the classic ballet flat silhouette.
    Chloe Irving, Health.com, 8 Dec. 2021
  • Scott originally posted a grainy black-and-white snap of a woman with dark hair who has a delicate, asymmetrical tattoo design between her shoulder blades.
    Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 29 Dec. 2021
  • Democratic senators have also called for a faster standard, saying the current asymmetrical approach with slow upload speeds is outdated.
    Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 1 Feb. 2022
  • Lips come in all shapes and sizes and can also be asymmetrical, and requests for a more symmetrical look are the second reason that people come in for corrective lip procedures involving lip filler.
    Kaitlin Clark, Allure, 14 Dec. 2021
  • Rockville’s Lil Xelly raps with a paradoxical stylishness, tackling asymmetrical cadences in breezy tones, making music that feels hurried and cool.
    Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2022
  • The pleats add a fun touch and the asymmetrical hem will make this look stand out on the dance floor.
    Raena Loper, Good Housekeeping, 25 May 2022
  • The asymmetrical front, paired with the pleats in the back are a match made in tennis heaven.
    Frances Solá-Santiago, refinery29.com, 28 July 2023
  • The bride wore an asymmetrical silk swag-sleeve dress with a Watteau train by Danielle Frankel.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 26 July 2023
  • The star kept a bit of the short crop tucked behind her ear and let the longer side fall against her face for a high-fashion asymmetrical look.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 21 July 2022
  • This Long Sleeve Shirt is the perfect place to start with its ribbed design and asymmetrical fit.
    Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2023
  • Pair yours with an asymmetrical top and leather loafers for a look that could work for the office or a dinner date.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 Aug. 2024
  • For his part, Usher dressed in an asymmetrical black-and-white tux.
    Emily Strohm, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2024
  • The hem of the dress was asymmetrical, going from micro mini on one side to maxi on the other.
    Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 24 June 2024
  • The final mani was the perfect pick for her red-and-black asymmetrical Armani dress.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 8 Jan. 2024
  • The piece featured an asymmetrical neckline and was studded with purple sparkles across the blazer and the hem of the pants.
    Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Aug. 2022
  • Slip on this longer, 17.5-inch skirt, and you’re guaranteed to love the look of the fashionable, asymmetrical box pleat hem.
    Amy Schlinger, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2023
  • Here, the asymmetrical top has a thick strap that securely stays in place.
    Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2024
  • This makeup sponge has a sort of asymmetrical egg shape with a pointed tip.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2023
  • The sleeveless dress featured an asymmetrical hem and a strap that wrapped around her neck, draping down like a scarf.
    Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 13 Apr. 2023
  • End of carousel Simu Liu Its asymmetrical hem could look avant-garde, but could also look fussy.
    Rachel Tashjian, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2024
  • The Ghost actress donned a sheer black dress with an asymmetrical neckline.
    Sabienna Bowman, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2023
  • Miss Michigan Alma Cooper Cooper embraced the metallics trend in a one-shoulder dress with a bold cutout on the bodice that created an asymmetrical silhouette.
    Renan Botelho, WWD, 5 Aug. 2024
  • The bob-ish pixie Between an asymmetrical bob and pixie cut, Houston paired her short hairdo with a glazed red lip, tonal purple eyeshadow, and chocolate blush.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 9 Aug. 2024

Some of these examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'asymmetrical.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Last Updated: