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Recent Examples of blockish
Stylistically, these bulky sculptures are like many in the show, whether large or small — solid, blockish, refined but not delicate.
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Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2021
Bold and blockish, but soft around the edges.
—Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2021
Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2021
Bold and blockish, but soft around the edges.
—Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blockish
Adjective
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One office is centered around Garouste and Bonetti’s cow-print Rodeo desk and armchair, while another sports Pucci de Rossi’s blocky metal desk and chairs.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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The film spoofs The Shining (1980), The Lost Boys (1987) and A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) with the blocky LEGO characters.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For decades, short-pulse lasers have required bulky setups, expensive components, and large cooling systems.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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The crop adds an elevated flair to keep your winter outfits fashion-forward and not too bulky.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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The chestnut—nutrient dense, hardy, quietly elegant—is a symbol with global resonance.—
Todd Plummer,
Vogue,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Blockish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blockish. Accessed 30 Dec. 2025.
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