rectangular

adjective

Definition of rectangularnext
1
as in oblong

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as in cubic

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Recent Examples of rectangular Birkin’s bag was black box, a kind of calf leather, with gilded brass hardware, fashioned in a rectangular shape with saddle stitching and a burnished flap embossed with the initials JB. — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 19 Oct. 2026 Now, the lead reporter sits in front of a rectangular digital backdrop that looks like… nothing. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 19 Oct. 2026 The matching east-west tennis necklace is particularly interesting, with its procession of rectangular diamonds framed in gold. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026 Brown leather gloves, a black leather handbag, and slim rectangular sunglasses rounded out the look. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rectangular
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rectangular
  1. oblong
  2. cubic
  3. boxy
  4. blocky
  5. cubical
  6. square
  7. cuboid
Adjective
  • Neither Phobos nor Deimos is spherical, isntead; both are oblong and lumpy, like potatoes.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • From a distance roughly equivalent to the size of the plates, two rough-textured, vaguely oblong stones lean toward them.
    — Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of oblong
Adjective
  • That project will produce about 415,000 cubic yards of sand that the city will deposit on the peninsula beach, extending it between 100 to 200 feet out from shore, Leland said.
    — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The Alamitos Bay Entrance Dredging Project, planned since 2023, will deepen the entrance to the bay and bring about 415,000 cubic yards of sand to Peninsula Beach.
    — Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of cubic
Adjective
  • Beyond the sculpted fairing above the cab, Thor's Rize+ RV module is as boxy as the Ford nose, increasing livable volume.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026
  • This cropped take from Yousify has a boxy silhouette that feels fresh and a high funnel neck that adds a little polish without trying too hard.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of boxy
Adjective
  • The bathroom’s been updated, too, with a soaking tub and blocky tiling.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The Jaguar Type 01 is a long, low-slung electric sedan featuring imposing, blocky styling -- a far cry from sleek Jaguars of the past.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of blocky
Adjective
  • The cabins are cute, cubical trailers—sleek with black paint and wooden details, and big picture windows.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The company also made a 2015 purchase of Hinkel, a producer of window shades, cubical curtains and related products.
    — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of cubical
Adjective
  • The asking rent is $35 per square foot, plus operating expenses such as taxes, property insurance and maintenance.
    — Courtney Bell, Baltimore Sun, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Rides opened on Wednesday and serve destinations within an existing 24-square-mile service area.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of square
Adjective
  • View gallery - 7 images This neat little cuboid tiny house is simplicity itself.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of cuboid

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“Rectangular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rectangular. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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