Thesaurus results for SUBCOMPACT

subcompact

noun

Definition of subcompact

as in car

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Recent Examples of subcompact Adjusting fees by vehicle weight also seems crucial because a large SUV wears down roads faster than a subcompact. — Justin Fox, Twin Cities, 12 May 2026 Main rivals for the Envista include popular subcompact SUVs like the Hyundai Kona and the classy Mazda CX-30. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 6 May 2026 The 2026 Chevrolet Trax is a great little subcompact. — New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026 For several years now, Europeans have been able to buy the Jeep Avenger, a subcompact crossover that will surely never see American roads. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 13 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for subcompact

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Noun

Much of China’s recent export strength is driven by high-tech goods like batteries, electric cars and solar.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
This half-day excursion offers direct round-trip transportation from downtown Louisville to the historic Frankfort distillery, removing the need for a car or rideshare.

— Emily Price, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of car

Noun

This time, however, a new, more hardcore variant of the V12 sports coupe surfaced in Maranello.

— Jerry Perez, The Drive, 29 July 2026
The coupe, which was based on the Cobra roadster, was designed and engineered specifically to help Ford beat the Ferrari 250 GTO, the reigning GT car of the time.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 July 2026

Definition of coupe

Noun

Kumamoto and other parts of the Kyushu region have increasingly become key production sites for automobiles and semiconductors, raising concerns over a possible hit to the economy.

— USA Today, USA Today, 30 July 2026
Other businesses in economic sectors such as health, infrastructure and automobiles were forced to pay bribes and fees to companies linked to Khamenei and his family to continue to operate.

— Natasha Lindstaedt, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of automobile

Noun

The shop also offers a selection of mini scoops paired with beer or wine.

— Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
Thomas frequently deploys the club on courses where traditional 3-woods aren't needed off the deck, and used this mini-driver as a dependable secondary tee option that carries further than a 3-wood.

— Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of mini

Noun

Cars were initially designed without safety belts and today auto safety is a huge market.

— Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
But since the war in Iran began at the end of February, borrowing money has become more expensive, meaning fewer families can afford mortgages or auto loans.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of auto

Noun

In a video of the incident shared with the Star-Telegram, a red SUV pulls up behind a white sedan parked in his neighbor’s driveway.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
By James Raia The 2026 Genesis G90 is a wonderfully luxurious, smooth-driving, powerful family sedan.

— James Raia, Mercury News, 26 July 2026

Definition of sedan

Noun

In early 2024, this writer first broke the story about Toyota announcing that the Century would evolve from a single flagship limousine into a standalone ultra-luxury marque and sit above Lexus as Toyota’s ultra-luxury brand.

— Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
The White House is an active construction site, with cement trucks going through the same gates typically used by the president’s armored limousine.

— Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026

Definition of limousine

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