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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
To break the window, the brand advises users to push the black head, or black cylindrical part, firmly into the bottom corner (not the center) of your side window until a spike releases and breaks the glass.
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Dan Koday, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2024
West Elm’s take on the trend ($88 for four) neatly cuts a cliff-straight edge into the cylindrical rim, making a shallow bowl perfect for pasta.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2024
Made of compressed ice flakes compacted into tiny cylindrical spheres, this type of ice is simultaneously chewy, crunchy, and airy.
—Lauren Joseph, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 2024
By analyzing sediment cores—long, cylindrical samples of dirt that capture environmental conditions across time—scientists were able to analyze the pollen and charcoal that had built up.
—Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Nov. 2024
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Dan Koday, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2024
West Elm’s take on the trend ($88 for four) neatly cuts a cliff-straight edge into the cylindrical rim, making a shallow bowl perfect for pasta.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2024
Made of compressed ice flakes compacted into tiny cylindrical spheres, this type of ice is simultaneously chewy, crunchy, and airy.
—Lauren Joseph, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 2024
By analyzing sediment cores—long, cylindrical samples of dirt that capture environmental conditions across time—scientists were able to analyze the pollen and charcoal that had built up.
—Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cylindrical
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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
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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, Discover Magazine, 28 Nov. 2024
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Even over the past decade, as China's rise has seemingly dominated global discourse, American hegemony has continued to defy expectations.Julian Issa, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Pascal Bélanger, Senior VP Americas at Plaza Premium Group, leads a global provider of hospitality services and airport lounges.Pascal Bélanger, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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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
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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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Advertisement The current menu begins with an oblong ceramic tureen of sorts that suggests a wide-open oyster shell.Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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This modern approach to branding aligns with Mela’s packaging design showcasing lively drawings of tattoos, including ones of those oblong watermelons, which were designed by an actual tattoo artist.Andrew Watman, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Cylindrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cylindrical. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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