boxcar

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Recent Examples of boxcar The modernist gem — a pristine example of Neutra’s boxcar style — is a fitting home for Grey. Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2022 The Marian portions rove from Montana to Manhattan to Scotland and Antarctica, and read like a carnival of early 20th century American history, packed with bootleggers, treacherous boxcar rides, and tragic shipwrecks. Vogue, 29 May 2021 Dann and his father installed boxcar paneling with tongue-and-groove joints that flex when the camper is moving. Samantha S. Thorpe, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2021 The boxcar life has its charms, as fans of Ming’s Noodle Bar have discovered in its life at The Yard at Olmos Park. Mike Sutter, ExpressNews.com, 15 Oct. 2020 See All Example Sentences for boxcar
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boxcar
Adjective
  • Shahani also believes Nissan’s Infiniti luxury brand can grow with the new QX80 and upcoming QX60 large and midsize SUVs, respectively.
    Mark Phelan, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
  • In the mid-2000s, the fracking revolution took off, making the US the largest oil and natural gas producer in the world.
    Umair Irfan, Vox, 23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Based on advanced ticket sales, the space opera sequel is expected to generate a sizable $20 million to $22 million over the weekend.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Tether and its affiliated exchange Bitfinex will hold a majority stake and SoftBank a sizable minority.
    Nina Bambysheva, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Apple made substantial modifications to its App Review Guidelines on Friday and emailed registered developers regarding the changes.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 May 2025
  • That could mean substantial delays in shipments, experts note.
    Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 2 May 2025
Adjective
  • For some, the season also brings big relationship shifts, too.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
  • From a regulatory perspective, there are only three big ingredient categories in skin care: over-the-counter drugs; over-the-counter pharmaceuticals; and cosmetics.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • These statistics highlight the considerable volatility typically seen in Snap stock subsequent to its earnings disclosures.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
  • There is also the considerable incentive of Liverpool drawing level with arch-rivals Manchester United’s English record of 20 league title wins.
    Andy Jones, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The Nest Learning Thermostat is a handsome, effective device, one that arguably kickstarted the smart home revolution with its simple usability and gorgeous design.
    David Phelan, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
  • The story finds the singer playing two characters, a devoted young Catholic woman pining for a handsome street musician and a sultry flamenco dancer.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • By the time the teams play, Mikel Arteta’s side will either be in a buoyant mood, having edged past Paris Saint-Germain to reach the Champions League final in Munich, or flat, their season of huge promise having failed to deliver silverware.
    Tom Burrows, New York Times, 3 May 2025
  • The huge sinkhole in the road not far from Tokyo was caused by corroded sewage pipes, ABC News and The Japan Times reported.
    Latoya Gayle, People.com, 2 May 2025
Adjective
  • The gray metallic fixturing in the denim area projects a youthful aura, and there are oversize mirrors, 8.8 feet by 5 feet, for head-to-toe viewing.
    David Moin, Footwear News, 1 May 2025
  • Executed in ballpoint pen, colored pencil, and pencil, the drawing depicts oversize chess pieces amid a sky of soft clouds.
    Daniel Cassady for ARTnews, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2025

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“Boxcar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boxcar. Accessed 7 May. 2025.

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