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
That approach inevitably leaves large gaps on the flanks, which the visitors looked to exploit with long diagonals.
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Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagonals
Noun
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Twin Lakes also stand out, huddled in their alpine embrace and flanked by proud granite slopes.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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On the mountain slopes nearby, skiers stop for hot chocolate or an alcoholic spritz at an Alpine lodge where they are served by Riccardo Fiore, the grandson of the region's winter sport champions.—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2026
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The story follows struggling creatives navigating debt, eviction threats and a precarious gig economy, visualized in Riley’s inventive style — from looming piles of eviction notices to characters literally struggling up and down steep inclines that mirror the instability of their lives.—
Deborah Sengupta Stith,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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Servicing a mountainous areas like Escondido drives up costs, as an expensive network of pipes and pump stations is needed to move water up and down considerable inclines, said Kyle Morgan, the city’s acting director of utilities and wastewater.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This is the standard for ramp inclinations that are usable for most people, especially wheelchair users.—
K. Desbouis,
Artforum,
6 Feb. 2026
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Trump’s inclinations to make every race about him could foul this for the GOP.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The diffused color gradients will bring life to more drab office setups, and be a nice nod to the marble book ends sitting on the neighboring bookshelf.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Reality of the ‘Active’ Aesthetic This NYFW appearance follows the success of the O3 Air Winter Edition, which used bold gradients to mimic the textures of a frozen landscape.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Diagonals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagonals. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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