RECTANGLES Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

rectangles

noun

plural of rectangle

as in squares

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Recent Examples of rectangles Overseen by local design firm Northern Ground, the new logo depicts layers of rectangles in different shades of red, orange and yellow emanating from a black rectangle reflective of a dark movie screen. — Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 9 Jan. 2026

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Noun

Crustless white bread slices are cut into squares, covered with a cheesy mixture made of sharp Cheddar cheese, butter, and heavy cream, then topped with another square before adding more of the cheese mixture on top.

— Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
The ceremonies conducted late on Monday involved hundreds of couples in several major squares in the capital, including more than 100 in the vast Imam Hossein square in central Tehran, according to reports in Iranian media.

— CBS News, CBS News, 19 May 2026

Definition of squares

Noun

Berlin’s pile number 8, or B8, was a chandelier of 664 uranium cubes arranged in concentric rings within a pool of heavy water, surrounded by a wall of graphite.

— Mike McRae October 06, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026
The diced cubes of tuna mixed with avocado arrived with a garnish of black and white sesame seeds and one chive sprig draped on top, all surrounded by a fan of wonton chips.

— Restaurant Critic, Houston Chronicle, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of cubes

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Previously, Russia has hit apartment blocks, supermarket warehouses, gas stations and data centers, among other targets, in an escalation of attacks.

— HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Two blocks of six films each, running roughly an hour apiece, will precede the awards and the jury announcement.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026

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