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or symmetric
as in proportioned
having sides or halves that are the same; having or showing symmetry
The human body is symmetrical. a symmetrical design
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Recent Examples of symmetrical
Often associated with the age of industrial expansion in Britain, the Victorian style can be seen as a reaction to the symmetrical and straightforward designs of Neoclassical and Georgian styles.
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Lauren Gallow, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
If space allows, opt for symmetrical units on either side of the fireplace.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025
Plants selected may have naturally compact or symmetrical forms and are chosen more for that quality than flowering capacity, although azaleas and dwarf Indian hawthorns, which flower for a single season, are often included.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 20 Jan. 2025
Often, the neoclassical style expresses itself in subtle ways, with façades that are symmetrical and balanced, or an emphasis on classical proportions and scales in interior spaces.
—Lauren Gallow, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
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Lauren Gallow, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
If space allows, opt for symmetrical units on either side of the fireplace.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025
Plants selected may have naturally compact or symmetrical forms and are chosen more for that quality than flowering capacity, although azaleas and dwarf Indian hawthorns, which flower for a single season, are often included.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 20 Jan. 2025
Often, the neoclassical style expresses itself in subtle ways, with façades that are symmetrical and balanced, or an emphasis on classical proportions and scales in interior spaces.
—Lauren Gallow, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symmetrical
Adjective
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Buyers will benefit from increasing inventories, suggesting a more balanced market, but demand continues to outstrip supply, so sellers will still have the advantage, Young said.—
Ruth Thompson,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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All-purpose fertilizers for evergreens Products labeled specifically for hollies, azaleas, and evergreen shrubs are low in nitrogen and have a balanced NPK ratio (4-3-4).—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2025
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While the time-jumping structure can be mildly confusing at first, editor Alexandre de Franceschi establishes a graceful rhythm, keeping the transitions fluid.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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Photos released by the court show Kate smiling in brightly colored costumes, her hair slicked back, and her feet and arms in the studied pose of a graceful ballerina.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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They are imaginatively crafted, showing particular invention in their harmonic writing.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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Nine decades later, the French astronomer and mathematician Pierre-Simon Laplace suggested that the tides could be represented as harmonic oscillations.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 June 2024
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China remains a far cry from having the sort of labor unions and collective bargaining that are taken for granted elsewhere, but, as Steinfeld correctly argues, Chinese labor practices are moving away from their revolutionary roots and are increasingly consonant with Western standards.—
Simon Tay,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Aug. 2010
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Where the republic’s hypocrisy fed its fatal weakness, corruption, the Taliban’s unabashed brutality was consonant with the movement’s strength, its unity.—
Matthieu Aikins Victor J. Blue Peter Ganim Krish Seenivasan Steven Szczesniak,
New York Times,
22 May 2024
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Its classic trim with elegant details on each door can dress up a modern interior or pair with traditional decor to elevate any space.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2025
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Among the standout pieces in the second H&M spring 2025 limited-edition Ramadan collection, semi-shiny satins, jacquards and hammered fabrics add an elegant and luxurious touch.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
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With rtw, the goal is to craft an overall silhouette and ensure that all the pieces come together seamlessly to create a cohesive image.—
Thomas Waller,
WWD,
19 Feb. 2025
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Marketers must ensure the entire CX is guided by a cohesive strategy and a unified creative vision.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Symmetrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symmetrical. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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