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Recent Examples of subcompact
There’s a new 2026 C-HR in town, and it’s intended to be a sporty premium vehicle that is tech-forward with electric power and goodies the entry-level C-HR subcompact Toyota sold from 2016-23 never dreamed of.
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Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The cheapest subcompact, the Versa, starts at $18,635 with an automatic transmission.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 16 Dec. 2025
China’s automakers are producing a full range of electric vehicles, from the subcompact, like the BYD Seagull, to full-size SUVs, like the Xpeng G9, and luxury cars, like the Zeekr 009.
—Jack Barkenbus, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025
Drivers can lease a 2025 Mazda CX-30 subcompact SUV for $239 a month for 36 months with $4,299 due at signing.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 26 June 2025
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Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The cheapest subcompact, the Versa, starts at $18,635 with an automatic transmission.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 16 Dec. 2025
China’s automakers are producing a full range of electric vehicles, from the subcompact, like the BYD Seagull, to full-size SUVs, like the Xpeng G9, and luxury cars, like the Zeekr 009.
—Jack Barkenbus, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025
Drivers can lease a 2025 Mazda CX-30 subcompact SUV for $239 a month for 36 months with $4,299 due at signing.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subcompact
Noun
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Yet immigration agents now routinely wear masks, drive unmarked cars, and refuse to identify themselves.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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The woman had diamond rings and other jewelry, as well as cash and keys to a car.—
Kevin Foster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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Double strain and pour into a Nick and Nora glass or coupe.—
C.W. Cameron,
AJC.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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The 2027 coupe that paraded around Sebring—paired with forebears from C2, C4, C6, and C7 generations of the Corvette—is highlighted by the return of Admiral Blue Metallic paint to the family line.—
Lawrence Ulrich,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2026
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This quote is typically associated with marketing for ultra high end bespoke automobiles that emphasize similarly unmatched craftsmanship of watches and cars.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Relatedly, automobiles are more fuel-efficient, so motorists don't have to fill up as frequently, ClearBridge Investments analyst Josh Jamner points out.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Along the way, DeSantis dropped Florida’s membership in ERIC, a reliable interstate compact to find voters registered in more than one state.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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Michigan is also weighing temporary licenses to doctors who earned their degrees outside the US or Canada and continued participation in an interstate compact that lets providers licensed in other states practice here.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Apple now sees the Mac Studio as the future of its desktop products, alongside its iMac and Mac mini options.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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The presentation of the violin, which happened after the youth symphony played a mini-concert before an IPO performance, took a few months to come about.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Fluffy Optic cleaner head illuminates hidden dirt on the floor, and the auto-cleaning mode adjusts power based on floor type, helping conserve energy for efficient cleaning.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Fort Worth City Council voted unanimously to prevent an auto shop from operating in the middle of a residential neighborhood.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Police said someone inside a grey sedan fired into the home and was last seen driving north on May Street.—
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Then a younger man pulled up in a customized sedan, holding his phone out the window and pointing to some kind of app that displayed real-time feedback from the vehicle’s shock absorbers.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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The plaintiff, Donna Motsinger, alleged in her lawsuit that Cosby drugged and raped her after picking her up in a limousine and bringing her to his comedy show in San Carlos, Calif.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2026
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Pricing has yet to be confirmed, but expect the grand limousine to carry a suitably grand price tag, starting above $80,000.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Subcompact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subcompact. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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