Recent Examples on the WebThe cats then were purely functional, boxy and uninspired.—J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2024 Grey shades, a light blue boxy handbag, and chic maroon pumps were the finishing touches on this outfit.—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 1 Apr. 2024 Cons This has a sporty look but has the potential to look boxy.—Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024 Everything in design at the time was slick and boxy, highlighting craftsmanship, but this work wasn’t.—Evan Moffitt, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024 Featuring a boxy, slightly oversized silhouette, this relaxed-fitting top will look great paired with anything from a maxi skirt to a simple pair of slouchy jeans.—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024 As a Topper to a Little Black Dress Offset the little black dress and its ladylike accents—an organza head scarf, dainty python handbag and midi mules—with a boxy, waxy design in an olive green.—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024 But the donor had died a day earlier, and the liver lay inside a boxy plastic device.—Ted Alcorn, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024 While Hadid reached for a boxy cropped jacket when walking around New York City, Ratajkowski added a pop of color to her look by sporting an oversized green version.—Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
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