as in oblique
running in a slanting direction
The diagonal design ran up the wall all the way from the lower left to the upper right-hand corner.
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as in slope
the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon
The ramp was set at a low diagonal to make it easier for wheelchairs.
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Recent Examples of diagonal
Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 9 June 2026
The aircraft uses an ultra-long, thin wing supported by diagonal trusses.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026
Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 16 May 2026
Chevrolet has equipped the vehicle with a striking 11-inch diagonal infotainment touchscreen, paired with an 8-inch driver information display.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The diagonal tracks make this look all the more striking and contemporary.
—Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 9 June 2026
The aircraft uses an ultra-long, thin wing supported by diagonal trusses.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026
Noun
The painting, surrounded by scaffolding while the church undergoes repairs, is full of thrusting diagonals and shadowy figures, a meditation on both extreme suffering and pointed indifference to it.
—Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 16 May 2026
Chevrolet has equipped the vehicle with a striking 11-inch diagonal infotainment touchscreen, paired with an 8-inch driver information display.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagonal
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Mayfield, who turned 31 in April, appeared on the Bucs’ injury report 10 out of 18 weeks with issues that spanned his foot, toe, knee, right biceps, oblique and right shoulder.—
Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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Altuve did not go on a minor-league rehab assignment before returning from his oblique injury.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Noun
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His last act was a 35-foot birdie putt down the slope on the 18th green that dropped for a 1-under 69.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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Once a blemish on the course due to its sharp slope, the area was completely overhauled.—
Anya Armentrout,
Twin Cities,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Watch for soft spots on floors, uneven or sloping flooring, cracks in walls and warped materials.—
Ryan Brennan
May 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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As part of his new collection for the brand, Arnold unveiled a new shape—a slightly sloping, almost smile-like pleat that’s simultaneously nonchalant and fully sophisticated.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The 11 satellites on board are flying to a mid-inclination orbit.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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That was a statement signaling that even if the committee made no changes to interest rates, its inclination in the future would be to cut, rather than hike.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Even the roof can be chosen in a flat, gable, or sloped style, with interior configurations to match.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
22 June 2026
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His sloped shoulders suggested bodily power that was sleepy and sly; his large head and dark, badly cut hair amplified the weight and solidity of him, but his lips were sensitive and a little slack, as if yearning for something he’d been long deprived of.—
Mary Gaitskill,
New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2026
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San Miguel Sheriff's Office Investigators said firefighters and EMS crews drove up the pass and found the driver, a 58-year-old man from Phoenix, who had walked 150 feet up a small incline from where the SUV had come to a stop on its top.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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At the same time, make other aspects of your walk more challenging, like the duration, incline, or pace.—
Alisa Hrustic,
Health,
19 June 2026
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“Diagonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagonal. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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