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
Members of Mexico’s Cenotes Urbanos organization found a large globular pot while exploring Zumpango Cave and reported the discovery to officials, according to an April 21 news release from the National Institute of Anthropology and History.
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Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2025
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
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
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Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2025
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for globular
Adjective
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Walking into the storefront at 417 W. Second St., Austinites will be met with World's white spherical devices, known as Orbs.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Starting with a sugary solution, the researchers manipulate this to form spherical droplets like tiny jellies.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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This circular yarn reuses waste via recycling, while also providing mechanical stretch for comfort and fit.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
22 July 2025
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There were 12 to 15 circular nests easily visible within about a 10-by-15-foot area next to the shore, with each one being guarded by a male pumpkinseed swimming in place in the middle of each nest.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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The team had planned to pull an Earth core sample, a long cylindrical piece of rock or sediment, and came across a partial fossil.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
17 July 2025
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But, smaller ones like sparklers, cylindrical or cone fountains, wheels and ground spinners are legal.—
Jenny Porter Tilley,
Louisville Courier Journal,
27 June 2025
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“Globular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/globular. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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