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as in slender
having a noticeably small amount of body fat such that the bones are prominent in appearance
Her angular face emphasized her high cheekbones and strong jawline.
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as in jagged
having one or more angles
In the fading light, the rooftops formed angular silhouettes against the sky.
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Recent Examples of angular
Another standout is the indoor pool, where angular columns and hexagonal floor tiles lend a sculptural quality to the space, which also incorporates a spa and massage suite.
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Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
That is, the wind rotates by –360 degrees in the Arctic Circle and by 360 degrees in the Antarctic Circle, and this makes an angular difference of 720 degrees.
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Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
9 June 2026
The westward-looking Façade of the Passion is stark, its figures tormented, their bodies strained in angular poses.
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ABC News,
9 June 2026
The cups also feature a more angular design, visibly protruding rather than gradually curving.
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Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
31 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for angular
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
That is, the wind rotates by –360 degrees in the Arctic Circle and by 360 degrees in the Antarctic Circle, and this makes an angular difference of 720 degrees.
—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
9 June 2026
The westward-looking Façade of the Passion is stark, its figures tormented, their bodies strained in angular poses.
—
ABC News,
9 June 2026
The cups also feature a more angular design, visibly protruding rather than gradually curving.
—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
31 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for angular
Recent Examples of Synonyms for angular
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Its grassy leaves arch over, are long and slender, and extend at all angles from the base, like a crazy hair day.
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Nvidia carries top-tier credit ratings, the June notes priced at slender spreads over Treasuries, and the offering drew far more demand than the company sought.
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Located in Florina, in northwestern Greece, the region lies on a high plateau ringed by jagged peaks, with freshwater lakes below.
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An important entry to the New Queer Cinema canon, Kar-wai’s drama is passionate, moody, and deeply evocative, tracing the jagged edges of an on-again, off-again romance in seedy 1990s Buenos Aires.
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Lift your hips off the ground and place a block underneath your sacrum, the widest, boniest part of your pelvis.
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Differences in Adult Bones That being said, some adults are bonier than others.
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Tourism in Albania has seen a sharp increase in recent years, with people relishing the nation’s vast, undeveloped coastline.
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Netanyahu, 76, has spent decades mastering political theater, sharp messaging and grand performances.
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.
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Tree was recognizable for his bright fashion, mullet haircut with prominent bangs, thin mustache and encouraging outlook.
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“Angular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angular. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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