Definition of roundelnext
as in circle
something with a perfectly round circumference the windows in the colonial-era statehouse are roundels

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Recent Examples of roundel This suggests that the front will be adorned with BMW’s trademark roundel. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2026 Three-quarters of the way down the body of the plane, a roundel graphic is present and features a motif airline enthusiasts will immediately recognize: an eagle connecting the world. Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025 The roundel symbol, an insignia displayed on aircraft across all U.S. military branches, is featured prominently on the shoulders of this patriotic very look of red, white and blue. Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024 This package delivers a gorgeous shade of Aventurine Green Metallic paint, a decal set in white, and customizable roundel race numbers. Bradley Brownell / Jalopnik, Quartz, 16 Aug. 2024 See All Example Sentences for roundel
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Noun
  • First, there are the concentric circle features, which look like wispy shells of ejecta blown off of the star.
    Big Think, Big Think, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Several people in European power circles are facing inquiries or investigations, while others have stepped down from various professional roles.
    Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The dimming began gradually because the outer parts of the rings are thin, and only became obvious when the denser regions passed in front of the star.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Henry, who was a Pro Bowl running back that played for three teams in his seven-year NFL career, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to traffic cocaine for financing a drug ring that moved between Colorado and Montana.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The Seahawks used a first-round bye to rest, heal and prepare, and then routed the 49ers in a divisional-round game before beating the Rams, 31-27, to advance to the Super Bowl.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Aston Villa on Wednesday is followed by an FA Cup fourth-round tie against Liverpool on Saturday and another challenging assignment against Brentford a week later.
    Andy Naylor, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The paved trail also includes an underpass that opens up to a cascade of glowing orbs, which will illuminate the path at night.
    James Taylor, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Adding further depth to the dial is a 12-hour split in rose gold and blue markings for day and night, as well as a polished, planet-like orb indicating the 24-hour scale of the second time zone.
    Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2026

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“Roundel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roundel. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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