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also cylindric
as in spherical
shaped like a cylinder
a cylindrical oil tank a cylindrical tower
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Recent Examples of cylindrical
Its cylindrical body, usually made of wood or metal, is covered with a ridge-like or serrated surface, which allows a musician to scrape its sides to create a sound comparable to that of a snare drum.
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Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024
The cylindrical style of the lens is classic, looks sharp, and fits well with a variety of helmets.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
Its arresting cylindrical shape appears to float above the seabed and offers some of the best vistas (the sunsets are particularly jaw-dropping) on the island.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Even the battery pack got the same treatment, although Can-Am would not name the supplier of its cylindrical cells.
—Roberto Baldwin, WIRED, 24 Sep. 2024
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Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024
The cylindrical style of the lens is classic, looks sharp, and fits well with a variety of helmets.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
Its arresting cylindrical shape appears to float above the seabed and offers some of the best vistas (the sunsets are particularly jaw-dropping) on the island.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Even the battery pack got the same treatment, although Can-Am would not name the supplier of its cylindrical cells.
—Roberto Baldwin, WIRED, 24 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for cylindrical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cylindrical
Adjective
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Some with thermal bonding technology and higher-end materials can get so spherical that the dynamics and the trajectory change.—
Elias Burke,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Byzantine domes and spherical walls surround hydrotherapy jets that help ease muscle aches.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The agreement signals a strategic alignment that could further affect regional and global dynamics as Trump's policies toward Iran take shape.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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The Grauer School’s mission is to provide a humanitarian education that helps develop compassionate citizens with the ethical and social leadership qualities necessary to make positive changes in the diverse local, national and global communities.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The Kohler Sunstruck oval tub is standard in the primary bathroom if this layout is chosen.—
Benjamin C Tankersley,
Washington Post,
1 Feb. 2023
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This simple opener works well on circular cans but may not be effective on dented, square, or oval cans.—
Maya Polton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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Accent sleek lines and curved pieces with wood trim, stone surfaces, and metal frames paired with ovoid forms.—
Lindsey Mather,
Architectural Digest,
5 Dec. 2024
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Brody hand-tore pieces of colorful tissue paper into ovoid forms, then affixed them to raw canvas.—
Caitie Kelly Lindsey Tramuta Lauren Cochrane Angela Koh Laura Bannister Gisela Williams,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2024
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Warmly lit, the 55-seat bistro now leans Art Deco without insisting; an oblong mural by David Joel from the downtown spot, hangs over the bar.—
Florence Fabricant,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement The current menu begins with an oblong ceramic tureen of sorts that suggests a wide-open oyster shell.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Dec. 2024
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“Cylindrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cylindrical. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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