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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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That car, Autocar says, will be a fastback GT.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
2 Dec. 2025
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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.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Stella alleged that a small black hatchback vehicle struck her state police cruiser and then fled the scene.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
10 Jan. 2026
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The charges stem from an incident on Oct 21, when 28-year-old Stella called a sergeant in the early morning to report that a black hatchback vehicle had struck her cruiser in the westbound lane of Interstate 84 in Danbury and fled the scene.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The sportscar sensibility, courtesy of Victory Design, comes from the curves in the hull, a hardtop with a full-height windshield for sun and wind protection, and four forward-facing seats at the helm.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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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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Strain up into a coupe, express the oils from a lemon peel over the top, and garnish with the peel.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
10 Jan. 2026
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Passenger vehicles, such as sedans and coupes, can have a non-reflective tint that sits within the top five inches of the window, primarily leaving the front window untinted for high visibility.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Other officials have circled the wagons.—
Michael Albertus,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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For those on the political left who typically are far more supportive of social-net spending, Minnesota is a political nightmare and some have circled the wagons in defense.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office detectives are looking for the driver of an SUV who struck a woman riding a motorcycle, sending her to the hospital.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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Ross’s video does not show if the SUV made contact with him, as the camera angle jerks up to the sky.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This flowering winter plant, also known as lily of the valley shrub and Japanese andromeda, is a woody, broadleaf evergreen that features pink or white blooms in winter and spring.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2026
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Annual pruning prevents the plant from developing a woody center and wayward shape.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Dec. 2025
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“Notchback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notchback. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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