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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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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
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Polestar 1, a sleek hybrid sedan based on Volvo parts, made a splash in 2017 and was followed by Polestar 2, an entry-level, all-electric high-riding fastback that debuted at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The automaker on May 23 slashed prices on 22 models, bringing the price of its Seagull hatchback down 20% to 55,800 yuan, causing Chinese automakers’ shares to slide.—
Bernice Ooi,
CNBC,
2 June 2025
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Published on May 21, 2025 By Jaclyn Trop Photo : David Westphal, courtesy of Cadillac Photo : David Westphal, courtesy of Cadillac The model is a four-door hatchback presenting a mid-century modern aesthetic.—
Jaclyn Trop,
Robb Report,
21 May 2025
Noun
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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
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The collapsed tent sits atop the hardtop and upper Jeep frame below a carbon fiber lid, eliminating the need for a separate rack.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Among the most gorgeous sports cars ever produced is the Jaguar E-Type convertible.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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So there was no discussion about making the SL an electric convertible?—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
1 June 2025
Noun
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If the 2010s were all about the bodacious curves of the coupe and the chalice-like Nick & Nora, the martini glass of the moment is—drumroll, please—a classic martini glass.—
Amiel Stanek,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 June 2025
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The three most popular champagne glass silhouettes are the flute, the tulip, and the coupe.—
Maria Conti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Keep an eye on their calendar for special events such as dolphin-watching sessions, wagon rides down the beach, and ghost-crab night hikes. Find a great beach book (and beer).—
Tim Neville,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2025
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New and renovated wagons should anticipate growing demand for bicycle transport and exceed the EU’s minimum requirement of four bicycle spaces per train.—
Tanya Mohn,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Defense attorney David Yannetti renewed Read’s request for a finding of not guilty, arguing prosecutors failed to produce a witness who could say O’Keefe’s injuries were consistent with being hit by an SUV.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
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Its pricing and specs explain why the electric family SUV is becoming so popular among drivers.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Even a mature tree, with its woody trunk and branches, is about 50% water.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Here is what the judges had to say about it: Deep ruby in hue, the enticing aroma evokes rich, woody notes with a hint of sweetness reminiscent of port.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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“Notchback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notchback. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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