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almond-shaped

American

[ah-muhnd-sheypt, am-uhnd-, al-muhnd-sheypt] / ˈɑ məndˌʃeɪpt, ˈæm ənd-, ˈæl məndˌʃeɪpt /

adjective

having an oval shape usually pointed at one or both ends.

Example Sentences

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Sanders’ design for Disney superstar Stitch, namely his large almond-shaped eyes, ears and pronounced mouth, also influenced the design.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2025

I typically love an almond-shaped nail with pretty minimal feminine and delicate detailing.

From Salon • Aug. 11, 2024

Researchers have found several brain regions involved in PTSD, including the almond-shaped amygdala that regulates fear, and the hippocampus, a critical hub for processing memories and routing them throughout the brain.

From Science Daily • Jan. 10, 2024

Bamigboye has carefully outlined the almond-shaped eyes of the figures — a signature touch in his art — with white paint that makes their collective gaze feel alert but calm.

From New York Times • Oct. 16, 2022

His face has many other interesting features besides the scars, such as almond-shaped eyes and a finely pointed chin.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

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