oblong

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Recent Examples of oblong 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 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 Just look at their pearl studs, which incorporate oblong gold details, or their veil earrings, which have a charming chain drop. Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024 Otherwise, the oblong fruit are astringent enough to make your mouth pucker. Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for oblong
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oblong
Adjective
  • The Kohler Sunstruck oval tub is standard in the primary bathroom if this layout is chosen.
    Benjamin C Tankersley, Washington Post, 1 Feb. 2023
  • 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
  • It’s broken in two but looks relatively complete, with a thinner handle and a blunt rectangular point.
    Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2025
  • The spill-proof, stain-repellent organizers have a flat, rectangular shape.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Looming over it all were two cylindrical towers holding the city's natural gas supply for which the neighborhood is named.
    Kathryn Varn, Axios, 10 Feb. 2025
  • On top of that, the compact, cylindrical design keeps things sleek and out of sight.
    Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • Other concepts include Lunar Glass Structure, or LUNGS, which involves in-situ melting of lunar glass compounds and novel blowing techniques to make large, spherical habitats.
    Andrew Jones, Space.com, 23 Feb. 2025
  • Its pebbly, spherical red fruit are also attractive.
    Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • How to Propagate Red Buckeye Tree In late summer to early fall, red buckeye trees produce globular light brown seed capsules 1 to 2 inches in diameter.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Clearly, a cameo in Bee Movie was enough to fill Sting’s lifetime allotment of a globular and otherworldly realm.
    Devon Ivie, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Berlin is among the most active circular economies in El Salvador, with over 150 merchants accepting Bitcoin.
    Javier Bastardo, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Simply apply a few pumps onto dry skin and gently rub your face in circular motions for at least 30 seconds.
    Denise Primbet, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2025

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“Oblong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oblong. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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