as in spherical
having every part of the surface the same distance from the center
the globular streetlights give the pedestrian mall a Gay Nineties look
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Recent Examples of globular
Its single, blue-gray, globular stem may produce a big white flower in early summer.
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2025
Moreover, it was found that most of the fungi linked to fermentation were found in a specific type of pot, the globular jar.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
But the hint of a Jennifer Jason Leigh in Single White Female-type in Matt’s large, globular eyes soon becomes unequivocal.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Its single, blue-gray, globular stem may produce a big white flower in early summer.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2025
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2025
Moreover, it was found that most of the fungi linked to fermentation were found in a specific type of pot, the globular jar.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
But the hint of a Jennifer Jason Leigh in Single White Female-type in Matt’s large, globular eyes soon becomes unequivocal.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Its single, blue-gray, globular stem may produce a big white flower in early summer.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for globular
Adjective
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Two hundred of each type of bead were placed inside each of the spherical cages.—
Ben Coxworth
May 27,
New Atlas,
27 May 2025
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One of El Bulli’s most famous food concepts was spherical olives.—
Michelle Greenwald,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Reviewers have noted how smoothly the shuttle descends, gliding down on a circular trajectory and gently touching down.—
Ian Stokes,
Space.com,
23 May 2025
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In 2023, the country held its first Bangladesh Circular Economy Summit, gathering stakeholders from the South Asian nation along with global brands and governmental representatives to work toward a more circular garment industry.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Flaky sea salt Special Equipment: A pastry bag fitted with a small plain tip or a ziplock bag Instructions Crack the egg into a tall cylindrical container.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
18 May 2025
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Beetles — Coleoptera — are typically cylindrical and have mouthparts that chew.—
Corey Kilgannon,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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“Globular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/globular. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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