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or asymmetric
as in oblique
having two sides or halves that are not the same; not symmetrical
She wore a striking dress with an asymmetrical neckline.
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Recent Examples of asymmetrical
In Saudi Arabia, Michelle Yeoh attended the Red Sea International Film Festival wearing a black Balenciaga gown with a voluminous, asymmetrical neckline.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2024
Another watch uses a woven chevron motif of gold and enamel in an asymmetrical winged shape, with a dial in the same gold chevron pattern.
—Shannon Adducci, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
Under her asymmetrical coat, her ensemble seemed to feature a black bustier and a lace skirt.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
Last night, Jolie attended the 2024 Gotham Awards in a sleeveless, drapey black dress with an asymmetrical hemline, and wore a pair of strappy platform sandals.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2024
Another watch uses a woven chevron motif of gold and enamel in an asymmetrical winged shape, with a dial in the same gold chevron pattern.
—Shannon Adducci, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
Under her asymmetrical coat, her ensemble seemed to feature a black bustier and a lace skirt.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
Last night, Jolie attended the 2024 Gotham Awards in a sleeveless, drapey black dress with an asymmetrical hemline, and wore a pair of strappy platform sandals.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for asymmetrical
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Despite missing both of their top scorers — Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner — due to oblique injuries, the Magic mucked the game up early and often.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Arch stepped in and started three games this season when Quinn Ewers got hurt and missed time with an oblique injury.Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Blazy succeeds Virginie Viard, who exited Chanel last June after an uneven five-year tenure.WWD, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
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However, private organizations often lack regulatory mandates to enforce consistent practices, leading to uneven adoption of basic measures.Tony Bradley, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Under his cap, everything around his eyes sweats; his smile is crooked but near constant, his beard half-shaven and unsymmetrical.Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2021
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The system used helium as a pressurizing gas, inhibited nitrogen tetroxide for an oxidizer, and a blended hydrazine fuel made up of a mixture of around 50 percent unsymmetrical dimethyl hydrazine and 50 percent anhydrous hydrazine.Alex Hollings, Popular Mechanics, 24 July 2019
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Here, reorganizing boundaries is crucial for reclaiming your personal space, identity and sense of autonomy—and correcting unbalanced power dynamics.Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Fats and proteins are broken down and transformed into biogenic amines and toxins, which, when unbalanced, can potentially lead to systemic intoxication and inflammation.Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
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This folding and physical change then produces the irregular geometric patterns in the head scales as the crocodile grows in a distinctly different way.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Dec. 2024
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Common symptoms include irregular periods, weight gain, extra hair growth, and emotional challenges.Brandi Jones, MSN-Ed, Health, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Asymmetrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asymmetrical. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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