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(n)
ball
sphere
globe
orb
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bead (of sweat, dew, etc.)
drop
droplet
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ball (in sports)
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pile (of noodles, etc.)
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bullet
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bulb (i.e. a light bulb)
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lens (of glasses, etc.)
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bead (of an abacus)
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ball (i.e. a testicle)
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gem
jewel (esp. spherical; sometimes used figuratively)
pearl
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female entertainer (e.g. a geisha)
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person (when commenting on their nature)
character
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item, funds or person used as part of a plot
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(n-suf)
(n)
egg
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(n-suf)
coin
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precious
beautiful
excellent