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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
As per the team, the novel technology could also support a more circular cement industry. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026 Nvidia's forecast comes at a time when investors remain nervous about capital expenditures from large tech companies, the circular nature of financing deals and the return from AI investments. — Kai Nicol-Schwarz,arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Noun
Look for items on sale via the weekly store circular. — Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Feb. 2026 Similar circulars have been issued before, in anticipation of major storms and other natural events. — Ken Harbaugh, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026 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
  • The county’s first roundabout, at the intersection of Tienken, Runyon and Washington roads on the Rochester/Rochester Hills border, was very controversial, Bryson recalled.
    — Susan Bromley, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • So far this year, there have been 37 crashes at the roundabout — three times more than there were in 2021.
    — Rose Evans August 16, Idaho Statesman, 16 Aug. 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
  • Put the cutting in a warm place with bright, indirect light, keep the soil evenly moist, and open the bag once each day to let in fresh air.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
  • But the second lineage has a much more indirect and mysterious connection.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of indirect
Noun
  • In application material for that developer’s project, the agency also redacted the plan for translating tenant outreach brochures from English.
    — Rob Davis, ProPublica, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Their concepts are travel-based, with their album like a travel brochure that takes fans and listeners on a trip.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of brochure
Noun
  • Overt leaflet and loudspeaker campaigns, which the US military also used during the Gulf War and in Iraq and Afghanistan, were meant to weaken morale and instill fear (to dubious success).
    — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Many booth holders used small stone paperweights to hold down stacks of informational leaflets offered from their tables.
    — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of leaflet
Noun
  • Since my last review, both free and paid users can enable Proton Mail to automatically sort messages into folders such as Primary, Social, Promotions, and Newsletters.
    — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Investigators found a video in a hidden folder on Shelby’s phone, dated May 19, 2025, which was alleged to show Jeremy striking, choking and repeatedly punching his wife, as well as grabbing her by the throat and threatening to kill her, per KBSI.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of folder
Noun
  • American Airlines is expanding its snack menus for Main Cabin flyers based on customer feedback and testing, the release said.
    — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Piker, whose inflammatory comments about American Jews have drawn condemnations across the aisle, has been a frequent flyer on the campaign trail and appeared with Michigan Senate nominee Abdul el Sayed before the state’s primary elections.
    — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of flyer
Noun
  • The Riders of the Afterlife pamphlet in Matt’s bed makes the link between the cult and the Trawler even clearer.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The guard stamps my name before shoving a copy of the week’s pamphlet in my hand.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of pamphlet

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“Circular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circular. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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