blocky

Definition of blockynext

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Recent Examples of blocky Much like disposable cameras, instant cameras, retro digicams, and Yashica’s own blocky digital shooter, the Tank, these limitations are what gives it the washed-out, nostalgic charm that pristine smartphone sensors work so hard to edit out. New Atlas, 28 June 2026 The tower’s top is wrapped in blocky text — an excerpt from a 2015 speech that Obama gave to mark the 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery marches that Obama has described as one of his most meaningful. Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026 The biggest transformation occurs in the blocky, brutalist Crucible Theatre, which shifts from staging Shakespeare and Harold Pinter to become the Theatre of Dreams — snooker’s holiest of holy sites, where 32 leading players from across the world compete to be be named the best of the best. Andrew Dickson, Bloomberg, 2 May 2026 Its Blue Armchair, on show at design exhibition Convey, is blocky and rigid with rough-and-ready industrial detailing. Francesca Perry, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blocky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blocky
Adjective
  • Traditional flatbed scanners are bulky, take up too much desk space, and slow down your creative or professional momentum.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Speaking on a recent episode of the podcast, the former Miss Kansas USA and marathon runner dispelled misconceptions around women's fitness — specifically the belief that lifting heavy weights leads to a bulky physique.
    Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Newer estimates place the eruption at approximately 912 cubic miles (3,800 cubic kilometers) of dense-rock-equivalent material, although older calculations put the figure closer to 672 cubic miles (2,800 cubic kilometers).
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Review There are sprawling meadows made for picnicking, walking trails that snake through dense forests, and a picturesque lake.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The venue was a blockish and forbidding space called Magazine, which squats in a loop of the Thames, in southeast London.
    Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
  • PowerBlock’s blockish design has critics comparing it to reaching into a toaster but the brand has solid loyalty among serious home-gym owners and strength enthusiasts.
    David Hochman, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Adjective
  • But given the amount of free fare available on YouTube and TikTok, consumers weren’t looking to pay hefty subscription fees to watch a handful of premium shorts.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
  • In this foodie haven, The Pullman is a must-try, with mouth-watering items like a Colorado Wagyu burger, plus a hefty cocktail list.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • 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 23 Aug. 2026.

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