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squarish

adjective

Definition of squarishnext
as in blocky

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Recent Examples of squarish What emerged was an omelet of ideal and epitomic shape—straight, proudly puffed, about six and a half inches long and two and a half inches wide, with squarish ends and neither a speck nor drop of oil or liquid egg anywhere around. — Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2026 The Titan 2 Elite features a pleasing design with rounded corners, and plenty of upgrades inside and out over its squarish predecessor from last year. — New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026 All of these new products feature more rounded designs than the squarish corners of previous Ring doorbells. — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026 In the squarish garden bed by the house that was created by an angled walkway, there was a seedling fan palm tree — since removed — along with still-intact rose bushes and a hibiscus, along with a collection of smaller flowering plants. — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for squarish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squarish
  1. blocky
  2. boxy
  3. cubic
  4. cubical
  5. blockish
Adjective
  • Rohde notes that the team had to stop viewing the Tower of Terror as a hotel, and instead look at it as something of a blank page — an empty canvas that just happened to be in the shape of a blocky silhouette that jolts guests 190 feet in the air.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Both tires use a traditional blocky tread pattern, but the 3PMSF rating means there are more sipes in the big blocks than several competitors’ tires that aren’t Severe Snow rated.
    — Michael Febbo, The Drive, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of blocky
Adjective
  • Glass sky bridges connect the boxy pavilions, while inward-facing courtyards bring light into the house.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026
  • However, Alo thoughtfully designs it with a boxy fit, oversized collar, and mixed materials, so the final look is way cooler than your average workout jacket.
    — Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of boxy
Adjective
  • Researchers want the reactor package to fit inside just two cubic meters.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The goal is to start these studies with about 35 cubic feet (one cubic meter) of lunar regolith, which is maybe the equivalent size of a fridge.
    — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of cubic
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 venue was a blockish and forbidding space called Magazine, which squats in a loop of the Thames, in southeast London.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
  • PowerBlock’s blockish design has critics comparing it to reaching into a toaster but the brand has solid loyalty among serious home-gym owners and strength enthusiasts.
    — David Hochman, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Definition of blockish

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“Squarish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squarish. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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