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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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Most often worn with a blocky boot or minimal loafers, cropped trousers are the business-casual option that can do it all.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2026
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The political messaging on display in the videos is as blunt and cartoonish as the blocky Lego characters.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Because the surcharge is percentage-based, consumers could see higher handling fees for bulky or heavy goods specifically, said Savannah Wei Shi, associate professor of marketing at Santa Clara University.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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Engineers at Princeton University have built a new class of soft robots that move without motors or bulky external systems.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The zoning board granted the permit in 2025 after a public hearing alongside an exception to the rules that would allow six units on the site, instead of the less-dense two units that would normally be allowed on the property’s square footage.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Powered by nutrient-dense lupini beans, Kaizen’s pasta, rice and mac & cheese deliver over 20 grams of protein per serving, 80-85% fewer carbs than traditional options and 15 grams of fiber while remaining gluten-free, non-GMO and kosher.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Blockish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blockish. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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