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Recent Examples of convex
Below the power button is the Essential Key, a convex button that plugs into Nothing's on-device AI features (more on that later).
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ArsTechnica, 18 July 2025
The result is a sleek, elegant vessel that stays true to the aggressive spirit of the GTX line with its clean lines, a slightly convex sheer, and a near-vertical bow.
—Katia Damborsky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Researchers could calculate filling any convex shape with warm gas and carefully observe the heat’s dissipation according to physical laws.
—Max Springer, Scientific American, 5 June 2025
The convex & concave mirrors forming the book jacket exaggerate expressions,
making others appear stretched, squished,
& altered, mirroring the elasticity
of the poems themselves.
—Terrance Hayes, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
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ArsTechnica, 18 July 2025
The result is a sleek, elegant vessel that stays true to the aggressive spirit of the GTX line with its clean lines, a slightly convex sheer, and a near-vertical bow.
—Katia Damborsky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Researchers could calculate filling any convex shape with warm gas and carefully observe the heat’s dissipation according to physical laws.
—Max Springer, Scientific American, 5 June 2025
The convex & concave mirrors forming the book jacket exaggerate expressions,
making others appear stretched, squished,
& altered, mirroring the elasticity
of the poems themselves.
—Terrance Hayes, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for convex
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convex
Adjective
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Whereas Vaslav’s unorthodox looks infatuated many people, hers (protuberant teeth and lips, stocky body, flat chest, powerful thighs) alienated many.—
Alastair Macaulay,
The New York Review of Books,
29 Dec. 2022
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And the rear of the case is deeper to accommodate a protuberant rear camera—hinting that the next iPad will see a big camera upgrade.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
9 Oct. 2022
Adjective
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The top overlay of her black, Christian Dior gown blew upward, and billowed, appearing inflated and bulbous for about a second, footage of the moment shared by Cinema Blend shows.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Justin, meanwhile, delights in the most gargantuan hoodies and bottoms, bulbous footwear, and sporty accessories, while always wearing something from his own brand too.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Her daughter, 1-year-old Imani Mitchell, was swollen and heavily bruised, according to the outlet.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Varicose veins—visible, swollen blood vessels underneath your skin, usually in your legs—can happen when blood that usually flows toward your heart backs up and pools in a vein.—
Sarah Hudgens,
Health,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In 2000, Thomson was bought by the German company Preussag, with the enlarged business — which was listed in London and Frankfurt — rechristened TUI two years later.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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But roughly 20-30% of people who are infected develop severe symptoms, including a range of heart issues—such as heart failure, irregular heartbeat, or even death—and digestive issues—such as an enlarged esophagus or colon, which could cause problems with eating or going to the bathroom.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The canyon-like layout consists of four spherical structures connected by curving platforms, courtyards, and pedestrian bridges; 3 of the 18 floors are below ground.—
Mae Hamilton,
AFAR Media,
9 Sep. 2025
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Covered with tentacles, shaped like rods, perfectly spherical?—
Veronique Greenwood,
Quanta Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Galaxy Buds Pro also feature a streamlined, minimally protrusive shape that allows for limited contact with the open air and a unique chamber and mesh filters that cut out disruptive wind interference for clearer-sounding calls no matter the weather.—
Zarah Kavarana,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Mar. 2021
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Lumbar support on the mesh back is very good and the curve is well-placed and protrusive enough to support my slightly more pronounced back curvature perfectly.—
Corey Gaskin and Jeff Dunn,
Ars Technica,
11 Sep. 2020
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“Convex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convex. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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