rectangles

Definition of rectanglesnext
plural of rectangle

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rectangles
Noun
  • In astrology, squares create tension in order to push us into action, but this particular square could feel like a tug-of-war between what feels safe and what is meant to transform in your life.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Each one of the squares in his miniature creation represents about 1 square mile of New York City.
    Steve Hartman, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Compression packing cubes are, hands down, the most important accessory in my carry-on-only routine.
    Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
  • Silky cubes of tofu and tender ground pork in a glossy sauce with a subtle heat, more driven by black pepper than the lurid red chilis that swam alongside.
    Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Noun
  • Over much of the past two decades in China, units that easily go beyond 1,000 square feet in the towering apartment blocks of exclusive districts sold out fast.
    Chris Lau, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
  • The gun battle between his security guards and the cartel took place just a few blocks from a police station.
    Steve Fisher, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026

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“Rectangles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rectangles. Accessed 18 May. 2026.

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