as in slopes
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 physically challenged patrons
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Recent Examples of diagonals
In Michael Saylor's Strategy, one trader sold 29,425 of the 125/180-call diagonals, collecting about $56 million in the process.
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Tyler Bailey, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Larger values for c²—if they’re chosen carefully—enable more whole-number diagonals and hence more unit-distance pairs.
—ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
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
That approach inevitably leaves large gaps on the flanks, which the visitors looked to exploit with long diagonals.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Tyler Bailey, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Larger values for c²—if they’re chosen carefully—enable more whole-number diagonals and hence more unit-distance pairs.
—ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
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
That approach inevitably leaves large gaps on the flanks, which the visitors looked to exploit with long diagonals.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagonals
Noun
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Dawa Sherpa, 57, disappeared in brutal conditions on the upper slopes of the world's tallest mountain on May 30 during one of the final climbs of the spring season.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Mount Merapi One of the most active volcanoes on Earth, Merapi erupts frequently and produces deadly pyroclastic flows that can race down its slopes at high speeds.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
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According to the project team, Pemba walked independently on sections of terrain with inclines of less than 30 degrees.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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This two-lane highway runs parallel to the Rio Grande and is filled with mountain views, steep inclines, and dramatic switchbacks.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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There were inclinations to not fully believe in their capabilities against Argentina.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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Born to a humble family in the twilight years of the shogunate, Higuchi Natsuko (as she was born) was the fourth child and second daughter of a man with scholarly inclinations, who as a farmer had come to the capital to seek both fortune and rank.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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The versatile hue works across countless nail trends, including aura designs, French tips, jelly finishes, ombré gradients, and chrome overlays.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
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The gemstones were meticulously arranged in tonal gradients, progressing from deeper shades at the base to more luminous hues at the crest.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Diagonals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagonals. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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