triangular
adjective
tri·an·gu·lar
trī-ˈaŋ-gyə-lər 
1
a
: of, relating to, or having the form of a triangle
a triangular plot of land
b
: having a triangular base or principal surface
a triangular table
a triangular pyramid
2
a(1)
: of, relating to, or involving three elements
a triangular agreement
(2)
of a military group
: based primarily on three units
b
: of or relating to a love triangle
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But with its dream triumvirate — Jonathan Groff as Franklin, Daniel Radcliffe as Charley and Lindsay Mendez as Mary — the revival achieves a triangular balance that would have impressed Euclid.
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024
Guests in search of less potent (radon-free) water can enjoy the free-standing bathtubs in some of the suites and a triangular rooftop pool with mountain views.
—Gisela Williams, New York Times, 28 May 2024
Select several sheets of patterned or plain paper and cut 2- to 6-inch squares, then roll (with one triangular corner sticking out) to mimic petals.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2024
Underneath the pleated silk faille skirt, there was also a smoothing petticoat, a ruffled petticoat, a foundation petticoat and a triangular tulle and lace train insert.
—Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024
Guests in search of less potent (radon-free) water can enjoy the free-standing bathtubs in some of the suites and a triangular rooftop pool with mountain views.
—Gisela Williams, New York Times, 28 May 2024
Select several sheets of patterned or plain paper and cut 2- to 6-inch squares, then roll (with one triangular corner sticking out) to mimic petals.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2024
Underneath the pleated silk faille skirt, there was also a smoothing petticoat, a ruffled petticoat, a foundation petticoat and a triangular tulle and lace train insert.
—Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024
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triangular
adjective
tri·an·gu·lar
trī-ˈaŋ-gyə-lər
1
: of, relating to, or having the form of a triangle
2
: having a triangular base or principal surface
a triangular pyramid
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triangular
noun
tri·an·gu·lar
trī-ˈaŋ-gyə-lər
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