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Recent Examples of globule
At the Great Pyramids of Giza, her arched, golden globule sat near a sphinx similar in size and color, and recently, her silvery, iridescent spire towered over the Saudi Arabian desert.
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Emily Watlington,
ARTnews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
An actual cosmic void — which can indeed be a billion light-years (or more) across — has nothing to do with dark gas clouds and Bok globules, which are small, nearby clouds of light-blocking matter, particularly at optical wavelengths.
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Big Think,
26 Mar. 2026
Smaller objects, such as frozen globules of propellant expelled by satellites, whiz through orbit faster than bullets, becoming hazards for astronauts during spacewalks.
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Stephen Humphries,
Christian Science Monitor,
25 Feb. 2026
From above, viewers can observe globules of a strange black fluid congealing, popping, and morphing unexpectedly inside of it.
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Christy Lange,
Artforum,
1 Sep. 2025
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Emily Watlington,
ARTnews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
An actual cosmic void — which can indeed be a billion light-years (or more) across — has nothing to do with dark gas clouds and Bok globules, which are small, nearby clouds of light-blocking matter, particularly at optical wavelengths.
—
Big Think,
26 Mar. 2026
Smaller objects, such as frozen globules of propellant expelled by satellites, whiz through orbit faster than bullets, becoming hazards for astronauts during spacewalks.
—
Stephen Humphries,
Christian Science Monitor,
25 Feb. 2026
From above, viewers can observe globules of a strange black fluid congealing, popping, and morphing unexpectedly inside of it.
—
Christy Lange,
Artforum,
1 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for globule
Recent Examples of Synonyms for globule
Noun
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The colors change to indicate how saturated the beads are, and the dyes used contain hazardous chemicals.
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Combine gemstones, modern French tips, and your favorite team flag surrounded by beads for the win.
Noun
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Throughout the week, nightstands tend to collect books, cups, charging cords, and the occasional water ring and glob of lotion residue, too.
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Instead of being rolled, the enchiladas are stacked with slivers of tortilla, then topped with the familiar glob of cheese.
Noun
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Notably, the blush-pink design was covered in more than 16,000 glass droplets as a nod to Sophia Loren.
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Even small water droplets or airborne debris can damage the protective coatings, radomes, windows, and other critical parts.
Noun
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The entire lobby level, from its white stone flooring and pillars, to the planter boxes that (barely) separate the lounge from the entrance, drips in understated opulence.
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Rest in peace, Ser Simon Strong, castellan of Harrenhal, drip king, stealth diva, keeper of the best vibes on House of the Dragon.
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“Globule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/globule. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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