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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 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

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Noun

There are about three times as many C40 coupes available as the XC40 Recharge, but quite a lot of people prefer the looks of the fastback, so this is no bad thing.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2026
Once again, the fastback Coupe becomes the more-fashionable choice, while trading nearly 20 percent of the standard model’s rear cargo space and a touch of rear headroom.

— Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 15 July 2026

Definition of fastback

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Over the six months through July, Geely’s Xingyuan hatchback led China’s car market with nearly 197,500 sales.

— Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Geely ranks first Among the 10 most popular car models sold in China in the six months through July, Geely’s Xingyuan electric hatchback was the bestseller with nearly 197,500 units sold.

— Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of hatchback

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While riding in a hardtop Jeep on a popular scenic route, Going-to-the-Sun Road, a rock came through the roof and struck Schowengerdt on the head as his wife sat beside him, the GoFundMe said.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2026
The individual modules can then meld together into a continuous surface that incorporates the matching hardtop around the sink basin.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of hardtop

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Four people were in a 2009 BMW coupe convertible that hit a tree, police said.

— Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
Some witnesses said a man exited the passenger side of the Malibu, ran to the driver’s side of a blue Ford Mustang convertible, and drove away.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of convertible

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From the start of deliveries in the spring through June, Subaru moved 2,436 examples of the wagon, while Toyota sold 554 units.

— Adam Ismail, The Drive, 6 Aug. 2026
From there, Nyugen and her volunteers split up into two teams before dragging the wagons along the streets of Chinatown.

— Melody Xu, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of wagon

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After cuffing Hamilton, Hall is seen in the video going to the SUV, and the microphone troopers wear picks up some of his conversation with the two.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Aug. 2026
The Fold & Go Outdoor Kitchen from Fyrel might not be the most compact option, but it’s designed for large groups and still fits in an SUV or camper van.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of SUV

Noun

Such a scent—defined by its brightness, as well as its signature woody and spicy character—is comprised of fresh ginger and cedar notes with the smokiness of vetiver and the roundness of tonka beans.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
Okra If allowed to grow too large, okra will become tough and woody.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026

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