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globule

noun

ˈglä-(ˌ)byül

Definition of globule

as in bead

the quantity of fluid that falls naturally in one rounded mass fat globules of hot wax dripping onto the table

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Recent Examples of globule At the Great Pyramids of Giza, her arched, golden globule sat near a sphinx similar in size and color, and recently, her silvery, iridescent spire towered over the Saudi Arabian desert. — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 7 Apr. 2026 An actual cosmic void — which can indeed be a billion light-years (or more) across — has nothing to do with dark gas clouds and Bok globules, which are small, nearby clouds of light-blocking matter, particularly at optical wavelengths. — Big Think, 26 Mar. 2026 Smaller objects, such as frozen globules of propellant expelled by satellites, whiz through orbit faster than bullets, becoming hazards for astronauts during spacewalks. — Stephen Humphries, Christian Science Monitor, 25 Feb. 2026 From above, viewers can observe globules of a strange black fluid congealing, popping, and morphing unexpectedly inside of it. — Christy Lange, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for globule

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The first, inspired by vintage luxury, is a mottled gold frame with bead wood.

— Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 25 Aug. 2026
Decked out in regalia featuring feathers, jingles, beads and colorful fabrics, these dancers from across Californian and North American tribal communities did prayer ceremonies in the Shingle Springs Rancheria’s open-air dance circle.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of bead

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Throughout the week, nightstands tend to collect books, cups, charging cords, and the occasional water ring and glob of lotion residue, too.

— Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026
Instead of being rolled, the enchiladas are stacked with slivers of tortilla, then topped with the familiar glob of cheese.

— Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026

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