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as in oval
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as in rectangular
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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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oblong
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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Its rectangular camera module houses a 50MP main sensor, 13MP ultra-wide, and 2MP macro lenses.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PCMAG,
5 Mar. 2025
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If the arched silhouette isn’t to your taste, this full-body mirror has rounded edges but still retains its rectangular body.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
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On top of that, the compact, cylindrical design keeps things sleek and out of sight.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
4 Feb. 2025
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
Adjective
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Every plasma event was sending out a spherical shock front that expanded in a steady way.—
Jayson Stewart,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Mar. 2025
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Galactic dark matter content is thought to be heavily concentrated in the centers of galaxies, but it's believed the substance also extends out to form a spherical shell that extends far beyond the limits of a galaxy's visible matter.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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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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Berlin is among the most active circular economies in El Salvador, with over 150 merchants accepting Bitcoin.—
Javier Bastardo,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Oblong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oblong. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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