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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
In a strangely symmetrical bookend to events that led him to the Chiefs, Smith had demonstrated that generously selfless capacity in what proved to be his last season with the 49ers.
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Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2025
The capital city's mélange of modern and medieval architecture, stunning symmetrical gardens, and vibrant café terraces add to its romantic allure — and that's all part of what makes Paris a city designed for strolling.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
The two arms sit nicely on the wheels, creating a symmetrical design, and everything is made from polished or simple black aluminum.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 20 Jan. 2025
The first impression of the castle building is its solemnity: oat gray, sturdy, symmetrical.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
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Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2025
The capital city's mélange of modern and medieval architecture, stunning symmetrical gardens, and vibrant café terraces add to its romantic allure — and that's all part of what makes Paris a city designed for strolling.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
The two arms sit nicely on the wheels, creating a symmetrical design, and everything is made from polished or simple black aluminum.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 20 Jan. 2025
The first impression of the castle building is its solemnity: oat gray, sturdy, symmetrical.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symmetrical
Adjective
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This ensures that every coaching session stays focused on your growth, not on trying to maintain a balanced exchange.—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The White House leader had nevertheless previously signaled that a deal could be worked out with Britain, which has a much more balanced trading relationship with the U.S. — CNBC’s Silvia Amaro contributed reporting to this story.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Pearce’s warm, earthy vocal tones highlight the song’s graceful melody.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
24 Feb. 2025
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In many ways, writer-director Jing Yi’s graceful and ephemeral drama, The Botanist (Zhi Wu Xue Jia), plays out like your typical coming-of-age movie.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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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Grande’s elegant look this evening stayed true to the spirit of her red-carpet style this awards season.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2025
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When only the most polished versions will do, look for an elegant almond-shape toe, a slight Cuban-style heel, and a high shine—like this take from Berluti, with a two-tone treatment of black and petrol blue.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Customer Satisfaction: Faster ticket resolutions and cohesive service offerings strengthen client relationships.—
Russell P. Reeder,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Incorrect Scale Every designer agrees: Proportion is everything when creating a cohesive space.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Symmetrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symmetrical. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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