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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.
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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 graceful notchback slant of the huge tailgate, long overhangs, and expansive rear windows seem at total odds with the shorter hood and narrow wheelbase.
—Clifford Atiyeh, Car and Driver, 14 May 2022
Convertible, notchback coupe, and Speedster models were added through the years.
—Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 3 Mar. 2022
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
By the late ’80s, the notchback Mustang GTs and LXs had evolved into a pretty potent package for the era.
—Davey G. Johnson, Car and Driver, 3 Nov. 2017
The Grand Sport uses a long notchback-emulating liftgate to give it a sedanlike side profile, but the whole rear glass lifts with the decklid.
—Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 6 July 2017
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 graceful notchback slant of the huge tailgate, long overhangs, and expansive rear windows seem at total odds with the shorter hood and narrow wheelbase.
—Clifford Atiyeh, Car and Driver, 14 May 2022
Convertible, notchback coupe, and Speedster models were added through the years.
—Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 3 Mar. 2022
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
By the late ’80s, the notchback Mustang GTs and LXs had evolved into a pretty potent package for the era.
—Davey G. Johnson, Car and Driver, 3 Nov. 2017
The Grand Sport uses a long notchback-emulating liftgate to give it a sedanlike side profile, but the whole rear glass lifts with the decklid.
—Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 6 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notchback
Noun
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The fastback profile and a lot of the details of the new Leaf will be instantly familiar to anyone that has seen Nissan’s other EV, the Ariya.—
Sam Abuelsamid,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Sony Honda Mobility has now unveiled its first model, a four-door fastback saloon that's packed with AI and even a computer graphics game engine.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Dec. 2024
Noun
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With its hatchback hybrid, Honda also gets a nod in versatility.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
22 June 2025
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The first step in that process is changing the Leaf’s form factor from compact hatchback car to something more akin to a crossover.—
Sam Abuelsamid,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Video demonstrations of its transition from flight mode to driving show the two wings retracting and folding in on themselves, somewhat resembling a hardtop convertible.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
8 May 2025
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Azimut used carbon fiber in the superstructure and hardtop to minimize weight and maximize space.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Palm trees were brought in by the truckload, beach scenes were staged with vintage convertibles and bikini runway tours, and construction began on a three-story, 35,000-square-foot venue at 1 Ocean Drive.—
Nikki Beach Club,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2025
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The show also makes use of archival footage featuring the New Kids, while set pieces brought to life iconic images from their videos, including a subway train and a white convertible that drove the guys onto the stage for the encore.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2025
Noun
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The stunning coupe is one of just 25 examples that were reimagined by the supercar maker last decade.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
23 June 2025
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General Motors Available as a coupe and a convertible, the ZR1X comes in two variants.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Joe pulls his dusty Subaru wagon up to his secret bionic scrap-part silo and uses a retinal scanner to gain access.—
Stacia Brown,
Vulture,
26 June 2025
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This is important becuase history tells us the more intense this standoff, the more likely China will circle its technology wagons and encourage a unified response.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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The 2026 Ford Explorer’s off-road credibility is in for a boost when the midsize SUV adds a model with the automaker’s popular Tremor badge later this year.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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All this is simply another refreshing detail: This sporty, elegant SUV can be had for a very reasonable price, even at the top end, and deliver on the design vision and sporty DNA Acura is known for.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Choose from tropical, woody shrub, or native perennial hibiscus types that best suit your climate and space—all attract hummingbirds.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2025
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The Angel Stellar Eau de Parfum has been reimagined to offer a contemporary scent that combines notes of amber, pistachio, bergamot - this one is woody rather than sweet.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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“Notchback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notchback. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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