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 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 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 See All Example Sentences for globular
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Adjective
  • Planets, moons and stars all exhibit lovely spherical shapes.
    Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 29 May 2025
  • Two hundred of each type of bead were placed inside each of the spherical cages.
    Ben Coxworth May 27, New Atlas, 27 May 2025
Adjective
  • The scalloped, circular shape departs from the traditional square shape of dinner napkins.
    Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2025
  • Because of the positions and orbits of neighboring moons, Io’s orbit is elliptical rather than circular.
    Robin Andrews, Wired News, 15 June 2025
Adjective
  • The cylindrical design is rugged and durable, with IP67 dust and waterproofing and the ability to withstand being submerged in water for up to 30 minutes.
    K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 13 June 2025
  • Months later, the mystery is solved when cylindrical space capsules begin to crash on Earth, letting loose an army of giant metallic tripods wielding weapons that blast deadly heat rays.
    Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025

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“Globular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/globular. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.

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