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also cylindric
as in spherical
shaped like a cylinder
a cylindrical oil tank a cylindrical tower
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Recent Examples of cylindrical
What’s left frames the dramatic cylindrical hairspring within a large tourbillon cage at 6 o’clock.
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Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025
Ultimate now a 10m radius, 5m high cylindrical spell field from 10m sphere, matches up with warning marker better.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Defined by a fully cylindrical shape, the Edith bag features two top handles, a top zipper, and a leather zipper fully crafted out of calfskin leather.
—Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
The cylindrical piece of space junk is made of a metallic alloy called Inconel weighing 1.6 pounds (0.7 kg) and measuring 4 inches (10 centimeters) high by 1.6 inches (4 cm) wide.
—Space.com Staff, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025
Ultimate now a 10m radius, 5m high cylindrical spell field from 10m sphere, matches up with warning marker better.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Defined by a fully cylindrical shape, the Edith bag features two top handles, a top zipper, and a leather zipper fully crafted out of calfskin leather.
—Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
The cylindrical piece of space junk is made of a metallic alloy called Inconel weighing 1.6 pounds (0.7 kg) and measuring 4 inches (10 centimeters) high by 1.6 inches (4 cm) wide.
—Space.com Staff, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cylindrical
Adjective
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Some with thermal bonding technology and higher-end materials can get so spherical that the dynamics and the trajectory change.—
Elias Burke,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Byzantine domes and spherical walls surround hydrotherapy jets that help ease muscle aches.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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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
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Brody hand-tore pieces of colorful tissue paper into ovoid forms, then affixed them to raw canvas.—
Caitie Kelly Lindsey Tramuta Lauren Cochrane Angela Koh Laura Bannister Gisela Williams,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2024
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The tiny, oblong seeds were used by ancient Mesoamerican cultures, including the Aztecs and Mayans, as far back as 3500 B.C.—
Annie Peterson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2025
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Warmly lit, the 55-seat bistro now leans Art Deco without insisting; an oblong mural by David Joel from the downtown spot, hangs over the bar.—
Florence Fabricant,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Cylindrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cylindrical. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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