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almond-shaped

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

adjective

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


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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

Her eyes are almond-shaped, which is the Persian shape for eyes.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri

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