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Recent Examples of blocky
In this show the palette shifted from the artist’s familiar Pepto-Bismol pink to slightly more somber shades, of saffron, eggplant, and rose; the colors had a touch of Bob Thompson about them, blocky flat shapes cohering into apparitions.
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Helen Molesworth, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2025
The Times had a slightly bigger building, with a bigger sign, neon red, in the logo’s blocky gothic font.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2025
The glossy, textured boots featured a tall, sculptural heel and a blocky platform base.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
The mod kitchen, meanwhile, is all blocky white cabinetry and stainless-steel appliances.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Nov. 2025
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Helen Molesworth, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2025
The Times had a slightly bigger building, with a bigger sign, neon red, in the logo’s blocky gothic font.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2025
The glossy, textured boots featured a tall, sculptural heel and a blocky platform base.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
The mod kitchen, meanwhile, is all blocky white cabinetry and stainless-steel appliances.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blocky
Adjective
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Travel experts know the number one rule of packing is to wear your bulkiest pieces on the plane to make room in your suitcase.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
23 Jan. 2026
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All bulky waste routes will be completed by Friday afternoon.—
Cheyenne Derksen,
Oklahoman,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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In situations of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, activate your hazard lights and seek a secure location, such as a nearby business’s parking lot, to pull over and come to a stop.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
21 Jan. 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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That may seem like a hefty number of miles to some, but sadly, that’s a slow month for me.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Sick of lugging a hefty shoulder bag out on the town?—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Blocky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blocky. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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