as in elliptical
having the shape of an egg
the Oval Office in the White House
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Recent Examples of oval
Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Another shot showed a closeup of Wei’s new engagement ring, which featured an oval diamond on a golden band.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Alison Syrett Cleary, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2026
Each oval nail has been painted in a shimmering, silvery-white, metallic base-coat polish, setting a festive tone all on its own.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 31 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Wait for the oval green fruits to drop on the ground.
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Best circular & oval sunglasses for women Go-tos for cultural icons like Yoko Ono and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, round and oval sunglasses pack a lot of personality.
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For those looking to stay active on vacation, the on-site fitness center is home to Technogym equipment, including treadmills, elliptical machines, and stationary bikes.—
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The moon's orbit is elliptical, so some full moons appear bigger and brighter from Earth.—
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While recipes vary, most versions include chicken (often breast or thigh meat), egg or wheat noodles, carrots, celery, onions and herbs such as parsley or thyme.—
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Krejci said the couple now produces about 65% of their total food needs on their homestead, including nearly all of their produce, eggs, poultry, venison and maple syrup.—
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Since the moon’s orbit around the Earth is not a perfect circle but rather an ellipse or oval, the moon’s distance from Earth can vary in its orbit, but not all that much.—
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There is also the matter of landing accuracy, typically described as a landing ellipse, or the elliptical area on a planetary surface that defines the range of possible touchdown spots for a spacecraft.—
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Whenever Heyward's name comes up for Hall of Fame consideration five years after his retirement, whoever is presenting his case should put Sunday night's game on a loop.—
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The world of November 18th has expanded in each previous book, from a personal loop to including more loopers—but now, the genre-pushing edges of the story blow outwards as Tara and the other loopers end up creating a headquarters of sorts in Bremen.—
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Insights from a trophoblast spheroid model.—
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Then, these pre-differentiated cells were assembled into spherical clusters known as spheroids, a formation that scientists have found aids tissue repair and regeneration.—
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Los Angeles appeared to be in charge after getting a stop on defense giving Stafford the ball back.—
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Neither team shot the ball well from beyond the arc as Orlando (4 for 29 from 3) and Philadelphia (4 for 28) combined to shoot 8 for 57 (14%) from distance.—
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In recent years, AgroPlay has ventured beyond the world of music and into the spheres of sports and influencer management.—
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Kitten heels are certainly prevalent among royal family members and politicians, but their popularity has extended beyond the stately sphere as well.—
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Revel in the rare winter sunshine by scuba diving, cycling, or celebrating the setting orange orb on Mallory Square.—
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The wintry orb will be one of the three closest moons to Earth this year, with the cold moon in December expected to be the closest, according to Petro.—
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“Oval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oval. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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