golden ratio
noun
mathematics
: a ratio of two numbers in which the ratio of the sum to the larger number is the same as the ratio of the larger number to the smaller : golden section
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Embodying her fascination with mathematics in nature, structure and beauty, the form is based on the spiral of sunflower seeds, which follow the golden ratio.
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Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 17 June 2024
The bottle itself is a work of art; its square base and rounded shoulders were crafted using the golden ratio.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 13 June 2024
The Golden Ellipse was first introduced in 1968, and its case is a work of mathematical precision, the proportions following the Ancient Greek concept of the 'golden ratio' which identifies harmonised shapes – both in nature and in art – as those expressed following a 1:1.61 scale.
—Alexandra Zagalsky, theweek, 7 May 2024
Crafted with a blend of 100% natural ingredients, our chews feature a golden ratio of organic hemp seed powder (18%) and hemp oil (16%), along with other active plants known for their calming properties.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 1 Aug. 2023
They’re closely related, for example, to the exalted golden ratio, which has been studied in art, architecture and nature since the ancient Greeks.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022
The case, like all Parmigiani cases, is made according to the golden ratio of 1.618, considered to be the ultimate harmonious proportion.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 1 June 2021
Its sacred geometry, at once dense and airy, reflects the golden ratio, also called the divine proportion, found in nature.
—Cate McQuaid, BostonGlobe.com, 25 July 2023
Making matters worse, the golden ratio is another irrational number!
—Steven Salzberg, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2022
Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 17 June 2024
The bottle itself is a work of art; its square base and rounded shoulders were crafted using the golden ratio.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 13 June 2024
The Golden Ellipse was first introduced in 1968, and its case is a work of mathematical precision, the proportions following the Ancient Greek concept of the 'golden ratio' which identifies harmonised shapes – both in nature and in art – as those expressed following a 1:1.61 scale.
—Alexandra Zagalsky, theweek, 7 May 2024
Crafted with a blend of 100% natural ingredients, our chews feature a golden ratio of organic hemp seed powder (18%) and hemp oil (16%), along with other active plants known for their calming properties.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 1 Aug. 2023
They’re closely related, for example, to the exalted golden ratio, which has been studied in art, architecture and nature since the ancient Greeks.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022
The case, like all Parmigiani cases, is made according to the golden ratio of 1.618, considered to be the ultimate harmonious proportion.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 1 June 2021
Its sacred geometry, at once dense and airy, reflects the golden ratio, also called the divine proportion, found in nature.
—Cate McQuaid, BostonGlobe.com, 25 July 2023
Making matters worse, the golden ratio is another irrational number!
—Steven Salzberg, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2022
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