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blockish

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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. 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • For decades, short-pulse lasers have required bulky setups, expensive components, and large cooling systems.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 29 Nov. 2025.

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