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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.

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almond-shaped

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

Those with the distinctive almond-shaped eyes caused by Down syndrome may have relatively ordinary skeletons, for example.

From New York Times ● Feb. 20, 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

Her eyes were brown and almond-shaped like a deer’s, and she had a sweet smile.

From "Tasting the Sky" by Ibtisam Barakat

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