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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 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
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
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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
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The high-riding electric fastback was a coupe-like SUV and nothing like the RSX enthusiasts loved, which replaced the Integra in the early 2000s.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Chevy Bolt's electric hatchback has a huge advantage over some competitors as the least expensive new EV.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The battery tech will find its way onto a special version of the MG4 crossover hatchback.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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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
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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
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And while the nameplate continued until 1992 as a convertible, the coupe version ceased production in 1981.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The gorgeous coupe will only be sold in Japan and features a head-turning design inspired by two of the country’s most revered traditional crafts—glass cutting and indigo dyeing.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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This prototype’s appears flat under the vinyl, unlike the coupe’s, which has a scalloped center and raised side rails.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Faced with an enemy encirclement, the General ordered his troops to use their heavy armored wagons to provide cover.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
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Joined by four assistants with umbrellas and eyes on the train, Gaga and Maxwell walked by The Metropolitan Museum of Art with a wagon full of Champagne labeled Haus of Gaga behind them.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The video claimed what looks like an SUV was driven by a drunk man who was seen urinating in the parking lot before his little adventure at a location in Charlotte, North Carolina.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas stepped quickly into a waiting SUV.—
Andrew Graham
April 26,
Sacbee.com,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In warmer climates, gardeners can trim back about a third of the woody stems yearly to keep perennial thyme plants productive.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Apr. 2026
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The old stems grow thick, woody, and bare over time.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Notchback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notchback. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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