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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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Mason Jones, who missed the last game with an oblique injury, came off the bench to post 15 points, three rebounds, three assists and two steals for the Kings (5-0).—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
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In his absence, the Marlins will rely primarily on Graham Pauley (who has played 23 games at third base and filled in when Norby missed time with an oblique injury earlier this season) and Javier Sanoja, who has played nine games at third this season.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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Long runs over uneven, rocky trail comes with its share of foot issues, but few sacrifices are greater than those poor keratin creatures attached to your precious foot fingers.—
Kade Krichko,
Outside Online,
22 July 2025
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Amid economic volatility and rapid technological change, access to financial planning remains deeply uneven.—
Matt Watson,
Forbes.com,
21 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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An unbalanced load can trigger violent spin cycles, strain suspension rods and cause premature bearing wear.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Beijing has imposed export controls on rare earth magnets, hitting European Union industries hard and compounding an increasingly unbalanced trading relationship.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Some of Widmer's supporters believe Sarah might have had a genetic disorder, such as Long QT Syndrome type 7, a condition that can cause irregular heartbeats.—
Victoria Moorwood,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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Graeter’s Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream features large, irregular pieces of chocolate.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 July 2025
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“Asymmetrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asymmetrical. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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