convex

adjective

Definition of convexnext
as in protuberant

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Recent Examples of convex The 15-inchers specifically are the newer RPF1 RS design, which has a flatter face with less convex spokes. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 15 Apr. 2026 The Grade 5 titanium case features a pebble-like form with a domed sapphire crystal over a convex dial. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2026 Second, the two sides must be readily distinguishable from each other, usually by applying color or markings to one side, although in rare cases they can be distinguished by shape, with one side being convex and the other being concave. — ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2026 These patients are more likely to require convex barriers. — Diego Schaps, STAT, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for convex
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convex
  1. protuberant
  2. protruding
  3. bulbous
  4. cambered
  5. swollen
  6. enlarged
  7. spherical
  8. protrusive
Adjective
  • Lu, who has protuberant light brown eyes, small black ears and a floppy tongue, loves to snuggle with her four-legged foster siblings and stretch out in the sun, according to the contest website.
    — Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • And the rear of the case is deeper to accommodate a protuberant rear camera—hinting that the next iPad will see a big camera upgrade.
    — David Phelan, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2022
Definition of protuberant
Adjective
  • Both front tires were so worn that the metal threading was visible and protruding.
    — Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The exhibit will be visible from the street, set up in a protruding bay window, and visitors will be able to walk through the railcar.
    — Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 26 Nov. 2025
Definition of protruding
Adjective
  • Conventional oil tankers typically feature a bulbous bow extending below the waterline.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • In the seafood section, a peek in the cooler reveals frozen abalone, shrimp, small octopus with bulbous heads, and bags upon bags of frozen dumplings.
    — Vanessa Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of bulbous
Adjective
  • Traffic was unusually absent, and the roads were abnormally cambered and twisty.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Ditched and cambered, layered roadbed five feet deep.
    — Linda Gregerson, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Definition of cambered
Adjective
  • As the cooling metal tool depuffs swollen tissues and stimulates microcirculation, the peptide-rich cream works beneath the surface to rebuild structural volume.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2026
  • In addition, her arms were left swollen, blistered and bruised from the lethal injection drugs.
    — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of swollen
Adjective
  • Banijay was in Cannes last week unveiling its new look business following the All3 merger, which saw Banijay Group and RedBird IMI talking 50% stakes in an enlarged business that is now the largest independent producer in the world.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Each lancet carries a flexible valve that moves within an enlarged chamber, or bulb, where venom collects before being expelled.
    — Mike McRae October 12, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of enlarged
Adjective
  • Those two housings are also different shapes, with one spherical and the other cylindrical.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Think sculptural chain links and spherical hardware that make more of a statement, all designed to be layered and mixed.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of spherical
Adjective
  • Lumbar support on the mesh back is very good and the curve is well-placed and protrusive enough to support my slightly more pronounced back curvature perfectly.
    — Corey Gaskin and Jeff Dunn, Ars Technica, 11 Sep. 2020
  • Her sweetheart gown is sleeveless, secured by a strip of organza encircling each arm; her chest bereft of jewelry, only her protrusive collarbones accessorize her décolletage.
    — Hannah Seidlitz, Longreads, 10 Aug. 2020
Definition of protrusive

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“Convex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convex. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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