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Recent Examples of rectangular
From a design perspective, the ZS300 is as typical as compact cameras get, a rectangular block with a screen on the back, a lens on the front, and shutter controls up top.
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Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Shadows appear and disappear as branches blow across the high rectangular windows.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
The system can also distribute impacts across patterns such as circular, rectangular, or linear layouts.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 14 Apr. 2026
Wang, who is fifty-eight and wore rectangular glasses and a big blue campaign button, is still getting the hang of interacting with would-be constituents.
—Gabriel Debenedetti, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
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Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Shadows appear and disappear as branches blow across the high rectangular windows.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
The system can also distribute impacts across patterns such as circular, rectangular, or linear layouts.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 14 Apr. 2026
Wang, who is fifty-eight and wore rectangular glasses and a big blue campaign button, is still getting the hang of interacting with would-be constituents.
—Gabriel Debenedetti, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rectangular
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rectangular
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During the 2022 City Council remap process, Villegas was chair of the Latino Caucus had saw his ward redrawn into an oblong 8-mile noodle after losing a fight with the Black Caucus over how many majority Latino and Black seats the body should see.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Pixel series features Google’s Camera Bar, an oblong camera bump that runs horizontally across the back panel.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
7 Apr. 2026
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State officials said when the equipment is working at full capacity, the hydroelectric turbines can move nearly one-third more water through the dam than previously, pumping an additional 2,000 cubic feet per second.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The project, which was initially approved in 2001, involves clearing 65 acres of the landfill’s unused property and excavating 7 million cubic yards of dirt and rock to accommodate South Orange County’s waste disposal needs through 2102, extending the facility’s operating life by 50 years.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The boxy, low-rise office overlooks a verdant wetland frequented by otters and egrets.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Across the street from the former Goldwyn Studio, this boxy red bar with an ersatz Chinese interior has been a favorite drinking spot for decades.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Most often worn with a blocky boot or minimal loafers, cropped trousers are the business-casual option that can do it all.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2026
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The political messaging on display in the videos is as blunt and cartoonish as the blocky Lego characters.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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Luca Chiaravalle: The Smallest Muse Luca Chiaravalle makes miniature art galleries, the rectangular and cubical scenes housing tiny people contemplating art.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Even the workpiece itself was cubical.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
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The square neckline is complemented by decorative buttons, the sleeves are designed with smocked accents and ruffles, and the stripes give it a nautical, breezy vibe that’s fit for your next beach trip or cruise.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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The satin-like fabric and square toe give them an elevated feel, while the durable sole delivers serious cushioning for long days in transit.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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This place exists in autonomy, in relief, a dry, febrile land of cuboid houses and scrawled horizons.—
Maya Boyd,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Aug. 2022
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The hefty hardback, which weighs nearly eight pounds, comprises 222 pages and more than 125 illustrations dedicated to LV’s iconic cuboid creations.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
21 July 2022
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“Rectangular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rectangular. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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