cirques

plural of cirque
as in circles
something with a perfectly round circumference the harvest moon was a glowing cirque in autumn sky

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Noun
  • Frampton is adored in Irish boxing circles as a gritty fighter who claimed belts in two divisions without ever straying far from his working-class roots.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Since Kirk's death, there has been a debate in conservative circles about his relationship with and stance toward Israel's leaders.
    Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Place a container near your vanity to hold earrings, rings, hairpins, and coins.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
  • During the opposition, Saturn's rings will appear the brightest and widest this year, EarthSky said.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Areas marked in red will not have orbs hidden, nor will orbs be placed in waterways or mowed areas, according to the release.
    Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Lewis abandoned the idea to put clear orbs in the sockets early on, but debate about the eyes continued after Lithgow complained that the doll’s line of sight didn’t have a focus.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Cirques.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cirques. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.

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