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or symmetric
as in proportioned
having sides or halves that are the same; having or showing symmetry
The human body is symmetrical. a symmetrical design
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Recent Examples of symmetrical
Front Entry and Porch Updates Virginia designer Erin Tripodi is a fan of flanking a front door with large, symmetrical planters.
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Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
This fiber plan provides symmetrical 1,000 Mbps speeds.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Almost all of the rooms are perfectly symmetrical, a true testament to perfect coordination between roommates' parents.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
In the aerospace sector, for instance, the team used the tech to weld closed, rotationally symmetric tank structures.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
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Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
This fiber plan provides symmetrical 1,000 Mbps speeds.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Almost all of the rooms are perfectly symmetrical, a true testament to perfect coordination between roommates' parents.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
In the aerospace sector, for instance, the team used the tech to weld closed, rotationally symmetric tank structures.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symmetrical
Adjective
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Eating a wide variety of nutrient-rich foods helps maintain a balanced gut microbiome.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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Instead of guessing, leaders have real information about meeting dynamics and can guide teams toward more balanced discussions.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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From romantic florals to elegant damasks and bucolic toile scenes, old-world wallpaper is making a grand and graceful return.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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That honest, messy middle—where ambition meets uncertainty and growth doesn’t always look graceful—has been essential in making Issa’s work so resonant and enduring.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 Sep. 2025
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The harmonic effort has earned the SNL alumna an Emmy nomination, alongside song co-writers Greenbaum and Sean Douglas.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
26 Aug. 2025
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His own timbre of a voice mixes well with his multiple harmonic partners and the various goofy turns he is tasked with implementing.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
8 Aug. 2025
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Their two consonant names, Lizzy and Lydia, invite comparison and contrast.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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Researchers at Carleton University found that people with names like Renee, Liam or Noelle—which include soft, flowing consonant sounds—were more likely to be favored for certain roles over people with names like Greta, Tate or Krista, whose names contain harsher sounds.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Deutsche Küche Apple Frangipane Tarts For an elegant dessert option, the $4 Deutsche Küche Apple Frangipane Tarts bring a European flair to the table.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Sep. 2025
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Here, the atmosphere is upscale and elegant; perhaps one of the nicest Chinese dining rooms in Charlotte, despite the staff still trying to get a handle on hostess, service and wait time logistics.—
Shindy Chen,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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To create lasting value, Tumi has built a sophisticated, tiered content architecture rooted in cohesive storytelling.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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For manufacturers to have a cohesive and comprehensive plan isn't so easy.—
Christian Espinosa,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Symmetrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symmetrical. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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