notchback

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Recent Examples of notchback 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 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 The coupe-like roofline swoops low over the cockpit without pausing for a notchback trunk, allowing for a big liftgate in the rear. Jason Fogelson, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2021 Little Red and a later car, unofficially known as the Green Hornet, were the only two Shelby GT 500 notchback coupes of their era, each sporting a snazzy vinyl roof. Gary Gastelu, Fox News, 17 Aug. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notchback
Noun
  • The two-door, which was built by Shelby American, was based on the fastback version of the first-gen ’Stang and paired a more powerful engine and other performance upgrades with a paint scheme inspired by the AC Cobra.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 May 2026
  • The Afeela brought bland styling for a fastback, middling 300-mile (483 km) range, and fairly commonplace in-cabin features for an entry-level luxury car.
    Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Chevy's affordable electric hatchback starts at just $27,600 and has amassed a large following before its initial discontinuation.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 8 May 2026
  • This was a 4-seater Ferrari hatchback sportscar.
    Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Noun
  • This hardtop gazebo has a spacious open layout, elegant sliding doors, and breathable mesh windows that block out the sun and keep you cool on hot days.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
  • General awareness of vehicle safety increased, and convertibles are undeniably less safe in rollover accidents than hardtops.
    Jason Fogelson, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • If the first model, released in 2020, was a regular Chiron, consider this the convertible.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The convertible, which had its roof down for the majority of the pursuit, appeared to have paper license plates.
    Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • This sort of attention to dessert is otherwise increasingly rare; too many ambitious kitchens pour all their resources into their savory menus and then punt on the sweet courses, serving a scoop of gelato in a fancy coupe, or a slice of cake assembled off-site.
    Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 10 May 2026
  • Additional structural reinforcement and rollover protection were required after removing the roof, although the company claims the weight increase compared with the coupe is minimal.
    James Morris, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Noun
  • During a time when Lane Kiffin once again became the target of fans everywhere, his new AD stepped up and circled the wagons.
    Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
  • Then Emma Cannon embraces the holiday by pulling her son and twins behind her in a wagon.
    Jade Chang, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Noun
  • Chicago police said a gray SUV pulled up alongside him and someone inside opened fire, hitting them both.
    Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 11 May 2026
  • After the collision, the safety system on Grossman’s Mercedes SUV disabled the vehicle, which came to a stop one-third of a mile down the road.
    Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Noun
  • Langelo recommends triclopyr, a woody plant herbicide, or glyphosate, which might take longer.
    Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 11 May 2026
  • Hummingbird shrub produces woody stems but dies back to the ground in colder parts of its range.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 May 2026

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“Notchback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notchback. Accessed 18 May. 2026.

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