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or asymmetric
as in oblique
having two sides or halves that are not the same; not symmetrical
She wore a striking dress with an asymmetrical neckline.
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Recent Examples of asymmetrical
Actress Mindy Kaling paired loose-fitting jeans with an asymmetrical top.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 June 2025
Hand-upholstered in Denmark, the lounger can seat up to six people, with its asymmetrical, swooped back adding dramatic flair—and a midcentury sensibility—to any room.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
The white or rose gold cases are paired with three colors – sunburst blue, brun désert, rouge sellier – reaffirming the timeless nature of the line with its characteristic asymmetrical lugs crafted in the Hermès Horloger workshops.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Alyssa gives asymmetrical traditional Carnaval, Ginger serves Shakesqueer (cue Kill Bill sirens in the minds of all her S7 sisters), and Acid beautifully beats the long-rotting corpse of Drag Race Marie Antoinette send-ups.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 27 June 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 June 2025
Hand-upholstered in Denmark, the lounger can seat up to six people, with its asymmetrical, swooped back adding dramatic flair—and a midcentury sensibility—to any room.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
The white or rose gold cases are paired with three colors – sunburst blue, brun désert, rouge sellier – reaffirming the timeless nature of the line with its characteristic asymmetrical lugs crafted in the Hermès Horloger workshops.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Alyssa gives asymmetrical traditional Carnaval, Ginger serves Shakesqueer (cue Kill Bill sirens in the minds of all her S7 sisters), and Acid beautifully beats the long-rotting corpse of Drag Race Marie Antoinette send-ups.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for asymmetrical
Adjective
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Zack Steffen made his return to action after an oblique injury in mid-May took him off the field before a knee injury at U.S. Men’s National Team camp required surgery.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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The injury isn’t related to the oblique strain that landed him on the IL in May, according to the training staff, but Winker already has a history of back injuries.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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The pandemic may have accelerated long-standing public health challenges, and the recovery, the study makes clear, has been uneven and incomplete.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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Spongy or uneven surfaces are caused by structural weakening from internal damage.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Under his cap, everything around his eyes sweats; his smile is crooked but near constant, his beard half-shaven and unsymmetrical.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
11 Aug. 2021
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The system used helium as a pressurizing gas, inhibited nitrogen tetroxide for an oxidizer, and a blended hydrazine fuel made up of a mixture of around 50 percent unsymmetrical dimethyl hydrazine and 50 percent anhydrous hydrazine.—
Alex Hollings,
Popular Mechanics,
24 July 2019
Adjective
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All of a sudden, everyone’s reality is completely unbalanced — nobody knows what to make of it!—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
22 June 2025
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Coral reefs suffered, fish populations became unbalanced, and the ocean’s health declined.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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This model features fall detection, irregular heart rate and rhythm notifications, and access to virtually the same apps.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
12 July 2025
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Surveillance flights over the property detected an irregular field behind the house.—
Ana María Cañizares,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
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“Asymmetrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asymmetrical. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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