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Recent Examples of oblong
For one of their first public outings, Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet attended the 2023 US Open Tennis Championship, looking extremely in-sync in their tees and oblong shades.
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Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
The oblong foliage is accented by clusters of pendulous flower buds that dangle from stems all winter long before opening in spring.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
Shorter loops of paper create rounder links, while longer lengths create oblong loops.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
Transfer to a greased 2-quart oblong baking dish.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 29 Nov. 2025
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Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
The oblong foliage is accented by clusters of pendulous flower buds that dangle from stems all winter long before opening in spring.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
Shorter loops of paper create rounder links, while longer lengths create oblong loops.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
Transfer to a greased 2-quart oblong baking dish.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 29 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oblong
Adjective
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The oval shape of this dish fits pork roasts, whole chickens, and sides of salmon perfectly, and can go straight from the stove to the oven to the table.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
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The eight-piece set includes four mini cocottes, an oval casserole dish, a square baking dish, and a rectangular roasting pan with a lid.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But what makes the rocks from these places uniquely suited for sliding across a rectangular slab of ice toward a bullseye target?—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
10 Feb. 2026
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Recessed within the wall will be a rectangular cavity measuring three feet by seven feet—the outline of a grave.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Electric SUVs and pickup trucks from Rivian, where Elias also worked, can fit 7,776 cylindrical batteries into a brawny, 135 kilowatt-hour pack.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
3 Feb. 2026
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The cylindrical, not conical hand rolls range from $8 to $12, and include vegetarian options.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Mellerio also stepped into the watch space, with the 2023 introduction of the M Cut ovoid design, and launched a perfume.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Symbolizing wisdom and respect, the 1.5-foot-tall limestone head was once stationed at the entrance to an ovoid ceremonial structure, and was probably meant to inspire reverence.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
17 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Every bit of ground was drenched in sunlight and steaming in the heat, except for the living room that harbored the only wild population of Chittenango ovate amber snails in the world.—
Jessica Suarez Oliver Whang,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2022
Adjective
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For the uninitiated, the Orb is a spherical piece of hardware whose ostensible purpose is to protect the internet from the influx of AI.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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Drone soccer requires pilots to maneuver spherical drones through an opposing goal.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Also known as a globular stink bug, these invasive bugs are similar to stink bugs that come indoors looking for warmth for the winter.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 Nov. 2025
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Andys has outdoor balcony seating or, inside, cozy blue-velvet banquettes under a cluster of globular light fixtures.—
Maya Kachroo-Levine,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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Just a mile and a half down a country lane is Oldstead and the Black Swan, but ask about the circular walking route that Tommy’s dad drew.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, Donnie has made his way to a big, circular room within the mansion where several men are participating in orgy events.—
Demetrius Patterson,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Oblong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oblong. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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