rectangles

Definition of rectanglesnext
plural of rectangle

Example Sentences

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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
  • 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
  • Candle wax warmers use a low-heat element to slowly and gently melt scented wax cubes or candles.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Add in ice cubes one at a time, and turn off the unit when the loud grinding quiets, after just a few seconds.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Hidden in the northwest corner of downtown Austin, just a few blocks from the Texas capitol, the Judges Hill neighborhood is home to some of the city’s most significant architectural history.
    Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Victor Wembanyama led Team World with 14 points, six rebounds and three blocks.
    Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026

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“Rectangles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rectangles. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.

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