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Recent Examples of ragtop
Throughout most of Hunter S. Thompson’s career, illustrator Ralph Steadman rode shotgun on the bending antennae of the author’s ragtop ’70s Caddy.
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Steve Garbarino, airmail.news, 7 Sep. 2024
The park’s historic Red Jammers, a fleet of 1930s ragtop tour buses, allow visitors to take in stunning mountain, lake and waterfall views from the road.
—Teddy Brokaw, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2024
The livelihood of the convertible might be threatened by hulking SUVs, but a handful of sporty stalwarts continue to validate the timeless allure of alfresco driving—especially when that ragtop is paired with the right road.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2023
Basically, Brits are tickled pink anytime their beloved ragtops are close at hand.
—Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, 24 Apr. 2023
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Steve Garbarino, airmail.news, 7 Sep. 2024
The park’s historic Red Jammers, a fleet of 1930s ragtop tour buses, allow visitors to take in stunning mountain, lake and waterfall views from the road.
—Teddy Brokaw, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2024
The livelihood of the convertible might be threatened by hulking SUVs, but a handful of sporty stalwarts continue to validate the timeless allure of alfresco driving—especially when that ragtop is paired with the right road.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2023
Basically, Brits are tickled pink anytime their beloved ragtops are close at hand.
—Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, 24 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ragtop
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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This eye-catching convertible has plenty of power and delivers unique styling that all consumers can enjoy.—
Marc D Grasso,
Hartford Courant,
3 Jan. 2026
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Offsite adventures include boat tours, horseback riding, trekking, fishing, biking, and touring coastal roads in a Porsche convertible.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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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
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Out back, the car’s roofline sloped towards the tail at a shallower angle than ever, almost giving the big car a fastback look.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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According to myth, the buxom bowl of the Champagne coupe was modeled after the breasts of Marie Antoinette.—
Kathryn O’Shea-Evans,
Robb Report,
4 Jan. 2026
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There’s nothing retro about the sleek and elegant coupe, which aims to be a modern interpretation of cars that established Honda’s reputation as a purveyor of small cars that go way beyond basic transportation.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
28 Dec. 2025
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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The question is, what's so special about this tiny hatchback, and why would von Koenigsegg drive anything but a supercar?—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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The camper just requires a one- or two-box vehicle with a hatchback or tailgate.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Cadillac in particular has increased its electric SUV options; there's the Lyriq, Escalade IQ, Optiq and Vistiq.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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Beyond its home market, Hongqi is eyeing expansion into Europe and the Middle East, aiming to position the HS6 as a serious contender in the premium hybrid SUV segment.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The video ends with the sound of the SUV crashing into a parked car.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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Plaut aims to simplify the flying experience by utilizing software that mirrors a car rather than a traditional airplane.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Ragtop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ragtop. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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