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Shapes can exhibit several types of symmetry, including reflective symmetry, where one half is a mirror image of the other; rotational symmetry, where a shape looks the same after being rotated by a certain angle; and translational symmetry, where a shape can be moved (translated) along a certain direction and still appear unchanged. Additionally, some shapes may possess glide reflection symmetry, which combines reflection and translation. Each type of symmetry contributes to the overall aesthetic and mathematical properties of the shape.

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