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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  • One of El Bulli’s most famous food concepts was spherical olives.
    Michelle Greenwald, Forbes.com, 27 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
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  • This concept has garnered significant industry attention over several seasons, arriving at a pivotal moment when brands are placing greater emphasis on product longevity and embracing circular design principles.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 June 2025
  • The affected product, the fresh cut cucumber, was packaged in a clear circular plastic container with a clear lid and white adhesive label, with the code 00262969000006 and dated up to May 24, 2025.
    Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
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  • My guide, Louisa, pulls a thermos from her pack and begins pouring water into a tall, cylindrical cup filled with erva-mate leaves, or mate.
    Will McGough, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
  • On Monday, a lifeguard discovered a cylindrical object on the sand at Montrose Beach, around 80 miles south of the deployment site.
    Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025

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“Globular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/globular. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.

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