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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
One way or another, ragtop Jags never shorted you on emotion.
—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
One way or another, ragtop Jags never shorted you on emotion.
—Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, 24 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ragtop
Noun
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Unlike traditional rigid solar panels that are mounted atop aluminum frames, the new ultra-thin nano-composite solar skin is bonded directly into the yacht’s hardtop during the moulding stage of construction.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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This is the first hardtop road car in a heritage that goes back to 1962.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 June 2026
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Mayor Sam Cunningham, who rode in a convertible near the front of the parade, said the city, which was built by people from a variety of communities, has a tradition of welcoming all comers.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2026
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In March, the South Florida man who bears a resemblance to Jeffrey Epstein broke the Internet after a video of him driving in a convertible went viral.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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This is the new Cayenne Turbo Coupe, a fastback, dual-motor, upgraded version of Porsche’s electric SUV.—
Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2026
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The two-door, which was built by Shelby American, was based on the fastback version of the first-gen ’Stang and paired a more powerful engine and other performance upgrades with a paint scheme inspired by the AC Cobra.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
13 May 2026
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Positioned somewhere between a traditional saloon, estate and SUV coupé, the 408 remains one of the more unconventional choices in the family car market — and arguably one of the most interesting.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Strain up into a coupe or cocktail class, and garnish with a chili slice.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
23 May 2026
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Davis and other state officials attempted to circle the wagons.—
Bryan P. Sears,
Baltimore Sun,
28 May 2026
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The Avs began the season on a Stanley Cup-or-bust wagon.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Axial flux motors The four-door hatchback will launch in two variants, as usual a 55 and a 63.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2026
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Chevy's affordable electric hatchback starts at just $27,600 and has amassed a large following before its initial discontinuation.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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After the collision, the safety system on Grossman’s Mercedes SUV disabled the vehicle, which came to a stop one-third of a mile down the road.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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The 2026 Toyota Prius is a great hatchback for drivers who won't need all the interior or cargo space of a sedan or SUV model.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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Police searched Alvarez and discovered two plates of military-grade body armor in the trunk of his car, according to the criminal complaint.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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In 2003, vapors of 60,000 parts per million leaked from a pressure relief valve on a rail car storing MMA, records show.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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“Ragtop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ragtop. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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