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Recent Examples of blocky
The computers were blocky, the jeans were baggy, and the US military was sending Marines to Iraq to support weapons inspections.
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Sarah Scoles, Popular Science, 2 Nov. 2023
Some of the attraction’s figures aren’t as blocky as Lego structures can be.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2023
Sipe and Brees popped up from countless hits; in comparison, Tua appears blocky and stiff.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Jan. 2023
The black heels came in satin with an open toe and blocky platform base.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Sarah Scoles, Popular Science, 2 Nov. 2023
Some of the attraction’s figures aren’t as blocky as Lego structures can be.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2023
Sipe and Brees popped up from countless hits; in comparison, Tua appears blocky and stiff.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Jan. 2023
The black heels came in satin with an open toe and blocky platform base.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blocky
Adjective
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One where the entire community would gather to stare blankly at price tags, sit on bulky massage chairs, and sample glossy pieces of teriyaki chicken in a grand dining hall.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
4 Sep. 2025
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The boxy fit will easily layer without feeling too bulky, and the front is fitted with functional pockets for my phone, headphones, and even some extra snacks.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Goldens typically have longer, wavier coats, while Labs have shorter, dense double coats.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Available in just about every color of the rainbow, the flower heads range from tight buttons and dense domes to soft, feathery blooms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Stylistically, these bulky sculptures are like many in the show, whether large or small — solid, blockish, refined but not delicate.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Aug. 2021
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Bold and blockish, but soft around the edges.—
Peter Hartlaub,
San Francisco Chronicle,
19 Apr. 2021
Adjective
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Unrealized gains are marked-to-market, and a hefty tax bill may follow.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Debit use can also save customers money at independent stores, some of which apply hefty surcharges on credit.—
Michael Waters,
The Atlantic,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Blocky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blocky. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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