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Recent Examples of blocky
And although overall aesthetics have leaned toward squared and blocky, there are curved, boneless sofas that capture the current curved-furniture trends.
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Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2026
The shooter has that blur and blocky quality except for his face.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 24 Jan. 2026
Most of these works portray an unassuming figure rendered in a blocky, simplified style, with heavy helpings of a fleshy pink that recall Philip Guston and Carroll Dunham.
—Benjamin Lima
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 17 Jan. 2026
If they’re not cut properly, curtain bangs can look blocky and unnatural, failing to blend into the rest of your lengths.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 11 Dec. 2025
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Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2026
The shooter has that blur and blocky quality except for his face.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 24 Jan. 2026
Most of these works portray an unassuming figure rendered in a blocky, simplified style, with heavy helpings of a fleshy pink that recall Philip Guston and Carroll Dunham.
—Benjamin Lima
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 17 Jan. 2026
If they’re not cut properly, curtain bangs can look blocky and unnatural, failing to blend into the rest of your lengths.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 11 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blocky
Adjective
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The soft lounge set is streamlined and not bulky, perfect for layering during travel.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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Think oversized sectionals, bulky recliners, or an excess of occasional tables.—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Regular attendees noticed the effect of a denser Fall/Winter schedule compared to previous seasons, and there were multiple dinners and cocktail events taking place each night.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2026
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My calves turned into dense, heavy cinder blocks.—
Dimity McDowell,
Time,
24 Feb. 2026
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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This means that more people will have to pay, while interest has snowballed, even for those with hefty monthly repayments.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
1 Mar. 2026
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Other district directors also received hefty pay bumps and bonuses over that same period, including Fort Stockton regional director Jessika Marquez and El Paso regional director Benjamin Shipkey.—
Bayliss Wagner,
San Antonio Express-News,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The combination of the knee-high length and thickish merino blend keeps me as warm as possible in such conditions.—
Scott Douglas,
Outside,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Blocky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blocky. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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