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Recent Examples of fastback
The Coupe prototype is a high-riding grand tourer with a long snout, doors that slide open rather than swing, and a fastback roofline – a classic high-line design characteristic.
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New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2025
The nose bears a family resemblance to the Ariya, and the body style is sort of a crossover, sort of a fastback sedan, depending on your frame of reference.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Inspired by the colors of the witching hour, the paint shifted from deep reddish-purple to shimmering gold highlights as light moved across its sculpted fastback bodywork.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Polestar 1, a sleek hybrid sedan based on Volvo parts, made a splash in 2017 and was followed by Polestar 2, an entry-level, all-electric high-riding fastback that debuted at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
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New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2025
The nose bears a family resemblance to the Ariya, and the body style is sort of a crossover, sort of a fastback sedan, depending on your frame of reference.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Inspired by the colors of the witching hour, the paint shifted from deep reddish-purple to shimmering gold highlights as light moved across its sculpted fastback bodywork.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Polestar 1, a sleek hybrid sedan based on Volvo parts, made a splash in 2017 and was followed by Polestar 2, an entry-level, all-electric high-riding fastback that debuted at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fastback
Noun
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The deck can also be covered by a sleek hardtop for shelter against the elements.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
20 Jan. 2026
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The two-seat Concept C features a retractable hardtop, ground-hugging bodywork, a long hood and short rear deck.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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On clear nights, the canvas roof can be rolled back like a convertible for stargazing from bed.—
Nicholas DeRenzo,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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Other cars in the auction include a 1970 Plymouth ’Cuda convertible and 1968 Plymouth Road Runner Custom Coupe.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Launched in 2010 as an answer no one asked for to the Scion xB and Honda Element, the hatchback was the most affordable model in Kia’s lineup.—
Robert Duffer,
AJC.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Now available as a sedan, hatchback, or SUV, offering both gas and hybrid power trains, with modern tech and touch screen infotainment.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
18 Jan. 2026
Noun
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So this car is the new non-charity auction record holder for a Ferrari LaFerrari coupe, adding more than a million to the high watermark, just as the car sold immediately prior (Lot 155) which set a new record for a LaFerrari Aperta.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Jan. 2026
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Japan signalled its post-war economic comeback with a sports coupe – the Toyota 2000GT, immortalized in the 1967 James Bond movie You Only Live Twice.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
19 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Rare notchback four-door sedans lack the cargo capacity and standout shape of the two- and four-door hatches.—
Brett Berk,
Car and Driver,
4 Sep. 2023
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The cars were the only notchback ‘Stangs that the company built until the next year, when Shelby, apparently smitten with the green-colored coupe, commissioned a faithful replica (along with a triple-black version called, unsurprisingly, the Black Hornet).—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
27 June 2023
Noun
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On their way to watch a rodeo, Dennis and Jean Kuehl got distracted by another kind of horse event — a 40-horse team of Belgian draft horses waiting to pull a big wagon around the arena.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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Underneath, a few key upgrades set it apart from the garden-variety wagon.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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With its British Racing Green exterior and black ragtop, the nearly 60-year-old Jaguar is often cited as the most beautiful car ever made.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
28 Dec. 2025
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He’s driven the ragtop 15,000 miles since acquiring the car in 2010.—
Laura Lane,
USA Today,
12 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Martinez and another man were charged in October with assault with a deadly weapon, accused of following the agents' vehicles and initiating the collision with Exum's SUV that led to the shooting on Chicago's south side.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2026
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That's when Sullivan got out of the passenger seat, allegedly pulled a gun out of the SUV and shot at the officer.—
Austen Erblat,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Fastback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastback. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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