concentric
adjective
con·cen·tric
kən-ˈsen-trik 
ˌkän-
1
: having a common center
concentric circles
the concentric layers of the wedding cake
2
: having a common axis : coaxial
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Prina Shah Color cycles and ancient Indian teachings also underlie Prina Shah’s mixed-media paintings, whose intricate details revolve in hundreds of concentric circles.
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Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
Most importantly for our purposes, one of the cairns shows a large carving of overlapping concentric circles—a common visual representation of the sun being eclipsed and then revealed by the moon.
—Popsci Staff, Popular Science, 27 Mar. 2024
America’s national security state is a gargantuan and decentralized labyrinth, protected from public—or even Congressional—scrutiny by concentric circles of secrecy and deception.
—Lucas Ropek / Gizmodo, Quartz, 19 Mar. 2024
Then, tap on the AirPlay icon, which is indicated by the concentric circles with a triangle at the bottom.
—Abby Ferguson, Popular Science, 13 Mar. 2024
The ruins had several large, upright stones that formed two concentric circles.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 16 Feb. 2024
In that way, Norman’s life expanded in concentric circles to include thousands upon thousands of friends.
—Jamie Malanowski, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2023
Laid out in concentric circles, the concrete block raised beds double as an amphitheater for outdoor events.
—Debbie Arrington, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2024
At the same time, Wyss has sat near the center of concentric circles of influence.
—Emily Birnbaum, Fortune, 25 Jan. 2024
Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
Most importantly for our purposes, one of the cairns shows a large carving of overlapping concentric circles—a common visual representation of the sun being eclipsed and then revealed by the moon.
—Popsci Staff, Popular Science, 27 Mar. 2024
America’s national security state is a gargantuan and decentralized labyrinth, protected from public—or even Congressional—scrutiny by concentric circles of secrecy and deception.
—Lucas Ropek / Gizmodo, Quartz, 19 Mar. 2024
Then, tap on the AirPlay icon, which is indicated by the concentric circles with a triangle at the bottom.
—Abby Ferguson, Popular Science, 13 Mar. 2024
The ruins had several large, upright stones that formed two concentric circles.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 16 Feb. 2024
In that way, Norman’s life expanded in concentric circles to include thousands upon thousands of friends.
—Jamie Malanowski, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2023
Laid out in concentric circles, the concrete block raised beds double as an amphitheater for outdoor events.
—Debbie Arrington, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2024
At the same time, Wyss has sat near the center of concentric circles of influence.
—Emily Birnbaum, Fortune, 25 Jan. 2024
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concentric
adjective
con·cen·tric
kən-ˈsen-trik
(ˈ)kän-
: having a common center
concentric circles
Medical Definition
concentric
adjective
con·cen·tric
kən-ˈsen-trik, (ˈ)kän-
: having a common center
concentric circles
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