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adjective

ˈsər-kyə-lər How to pronounce circular (audio)
Definition of circularnext
as in roundabout
not straightforward or direct a rather circular discussion of the problem that never addresses it directly

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circular

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noun

as in booklet
a short printed publication with no cover or with a paper cover promptly tosses out those advertising circulars that come in the newspaper

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Recent Examples of circular
Adjective
But the circular tondo does not permit such isolation for long, returning the eye to her son. — Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026 Some morels are more circular, while some are more elongated. — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
Shoppers would camp outside of stores, paper circulars in hand, eagerly awaiting the chance to bust down some doors and save a ton of cash. — Simon Hill, Wired News, 29 Nov. 2025 The circular included a QR code to scan for those interested in joining. — Christopher Tremoglie, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for circular
Recent Examples of Synonyms for circular
  1. roundabout
  2. booklet
  3. indirect
  4. brochure
  5. leaflet
  6. folder
  7. flyer
  8. pamphlet
Adjective
  • FullGood began with a mission to bring a vision of Americana to China’s streets—almost like Mitsuoka in Japan—though the company has had to approach that in a rather roundabout way due to the law.
    — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Their glorious half century was brought to an end in a roundabout way by a thin scale of soft metal about the size of an aspirin, found in a whitewater stream in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada on January 24, 1848.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 July 2026
Definition of roundabout
Noun
  • The box includes the watch, the band, and the charging cord, along with a quick start guide and warranty info booklet.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The same year that Open AI released GPT 3, Cody was at the mill with a clipboard and a booklet, studying.
    — Ethan Brooks, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
Definition of booklet
Adjective
  • Much existing research has had to rely on estimating which tasks could potentially be accomplished by AI, or indirect surveys rather than actual spending or usage records.
    — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • SpaceX’s expanding presence in Texas has driven substantial economic growth since 2024, creating over 56,000 direct and indirect jobs.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of indirect
Noun
  • Dozens of vendors will be present to talk about programs for seniors, according to DeWitte’s website, and legislative brochures will be available at the free event.
    — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Not simply to attend career fairs or hand out brochures but to give students real exposure to industries, career paths and professionals.
    — Valerie Mcgehee, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of brochure
Noun
  • Approximately 20 community providers staffed tables with giveaways such as educational leaflets, toys and treats.
    — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Kumamoto authorities were to start delivering leaflets to those taking shelter in their cars, urging them to stay in cool places, drink enough liquids and regularly exercise to avoid blood-clotting risks.
    — Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of leaflet
Noun
  • The shelves are stocked with crayons, markers, construction paper, notebooks, folders, binders, dry-erase markers and other classroom materials.
    — Tori Mason, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • There are three new models, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Flip8 and the strikingly different Galaxy Z Fold8, which has a different shape from any previous Galaxy folder.
    — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of folder
Noun
  • This starts with maintenance and includes brand-new interiors — everything from seats to sidewalls and inflight entertainment — to keep fliers happy.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • To crack the mystery, a team of flyers was scrambled into the sky.
    — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of flyer
Noun
  • In a pamphlet for the ceremony, she was listed as Suri Noelle, per Page Six.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Buses transported families, including children and teenagers, from Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, while young activists from Ben Gvir’s and Smotrich’s parties handed out campaign materials and pamphlets.
    — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of pamphlet

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