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cubic

adjective

Definition of cubicnext
as in cubical

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Recent Examples of cubic Technicians extract the material using a dedicated retrieval unit designed to handle roughly 3 cubic meters of solid matter every day. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026 Portage Mayor Austin Bonta estimated the storm resulted in 500,000 cubic yards of tree debris that needed to be carted off — so much that a private company was contracted to assist. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026 In a less controversial though no less polarizing vein, Sierra also notably designed a runway for a 2022 Balenciaga show created from 275 cubic meters of mud from a French peat bog. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 17 Sep. 2026 With the rear seats folded, the space expands significantly to about 56 cubic feet. — Keith Laing, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cubic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cubic
  1. cubical
  2. blocky
  3. boxy
  4. square
  5. cuboid
  6. quadrate
Adjective
  • The cabins are cute, cubical trailers—sleek with black paint and wooden details, and big picture windows.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The company also made a 2015 purchase of Hinkel, a producer of window shades, cubical curtains and related products.
    — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of cubical
Adjective
  • The homeowners also shared some inspiration from Viennese textiles—blocky florals, dreamlike geometrics—by Wiener Werkstätte.
    — Alex Beggs, Architectural Digest, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Because the ferry, naturally, didn’t have one big corridor, an overflow room projected a live feed of the main stage (shaped like a blocky ‘T’).
    — Antonio Ferme, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of blocky
Adjective
  • Proportions for the look were given a playful touch, thanks to the boxy nature of the suit jacket and the extra-wide-leg trousers that paired with the piece.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Walsh adds that their signature utilitarian details, such as a boxy silhouette and durable cotton canvas, create a harmonious clash.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of boxy
Adjective
  • The successor stadium is significantly larger—by over a half-a-million square feet—than what existed before while accommodating only 35,000 fans, a 26% reduction from the old stadium and, by far, the smallest capacity in the Big Ten.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The company has opened a 25,000-square-foot facility in Denver for testing and low-volume production.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of square
Adjective
  • View gallery - 7 images This neat little cuboid tiny house is simplicity itself.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The hefty hardback, which weighs nearly eight pounds, comprises 222 pages and more than 125 illustrations dedicated to LV’s iconic cuboid creations.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 July 2022
Definition of cuboid
Adjective
  • The eyewear features a quadrate shield-lens, which is one piece that covers both eyes.
    — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • Its skull also showed reduced articulations between key bones and a shallow quadrate angle, both of which are associated with piscivory.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Definition of quadrate

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“Cubic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cubic. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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