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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
China has already shown a willingness to use some asymmetrical steps against tariffs and trade restrictions from both the Trump and Biden administrations.
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Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune Asia, 29 Nov. 2024
The sleeve on the right side and high slit on the left gave it a unique asymmetrical look.
—Ada Tseng, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
Colbie Caillat Colbie Caillat stepped onto the CMA Awards red carpet in a dazzling asymmetrical gown that radiated classic glamour.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
In both paintings, each leader stands at a slight asymmetrical angle known as a contrapposto pose.
—Camille Davis / Made By History, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
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Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune Asia, 29 Nov. 2024
The sleeve on the right side and high slit on the left gave it a unique asymmetrical look.
—Ada Tseng, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
Colbie Caillat Colbie Caillat stepped onto the CMA Awards red carpet in a dazzling asymmetrical gown that radiated classic glamour.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
In both paintings, each leader stands at a slight asymmetrical angle known as a contrapposto pose.
—Camille Davis / Made By History, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for asymmetrical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asymmetrical
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Quarterback Derek Carr, sidelined for three games in October because of an oblique injury, has played well in consecutive victories over the Atlanta Falcons and Browns.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
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Injuries to several key players have hampered their production, including Nick Bosa missing the end of the Seattle game with a new oblique injury.Pueng Vongs, The Mercury News, 23 Nov. 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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But as any naysayers of the ready-to-drink (RTD) category will point out, pre-mixed cocktails can be clunky — cloying and sickly sweet, unbalanced, or laden with faux flavors of lime or other once-fresh ingredients.Kate Dingwall, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Many of us unwittingly eat an unbalanced mix of foods that are high in simple carbohydrates, causing glucose spikes and subsequent crashes.Ana Morales, 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 17 Dec. 2024.
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