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
Tiny projections stick out from the stalk, and the crooked tip has structures called a conical protuberance, a globular head and a rugged flap.
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Katie Cottingham, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Sep. 2024
Each globular protein has an iron-bearing complex called heme at the center.
—Byandrew Zaleski, science.org, 3 July 2024
The full-scale prototype is designed to launch into space inside a conventional rocket and then expand—while in orbit—into globular living quarters.
—Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 25 June 2024
The weed arrived innocuously enough with delicate, yellow globular flowers and feathery carrot-like leaves.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 17 Apr. 2024
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Katie Cottingham, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Sep. 2024
Each globular protein has an iron-bearing complex called heme at the center.
—Byandrew Zaleski, science.org, 3 July 2024
The full-scale prototype is designed to launch into space inside a conventional rocket and then expand—while in orbit—into globular living quarters.
—Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 25 June 2024
The weed arrived innocuously enough with delicate, yellow globular flowers and feathery carrot-like leaves.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 17 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for globular
Adjective
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Every plasma event was sending out a spherical shock front that expanded in a steady way.—
Jayson Stewart,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Mar. 2025
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Galactic dark matter content is thought to be heavily concentrated in the centers of galaxies, but it's believed the substance also extends out to form a spherical shell that extends far beyond the limits of a galaxy's visible matter.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The slim-fitting dress featured circular buttons down the front placket and sharp shoulders with long sleeves and a midi length.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
10 Mar. 2025
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It’s thought that the look will be loosely based on the way the Vision Pro software appears—notably with circular app icons, translucent panels and prominent use of shadow, though not all elements will apply on the iPhone, iPad and Mac, it’s thought.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Looming over it all were two cylindrical towers holding the city's natural gas supply for which the neighborhood is named.—
Kathryn Varn,
Axios,
10 Feb. 2025
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On top of that, the compact, cylindrical design keeps things sleek and out of sight.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Globular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/globular. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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