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Recent Examples of subcompact
Nissan has discontinued its most affordable vehicle, the Versa subcompact sedan.
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Stuart Dyos, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
The vanishing subcompact Most automakers did sell compact and subcompact cars in the US — until demand withered.
—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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Stuart Dyos, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
The vanishing subcompact Most automakers did sell compact and subcompact cars in the US — until demand withered.
—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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For example, all three versions state that the visitors arrived early and sat outside in the car, rehearsing.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Ask the hotel about its car service to the airport.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Aston Martin roadsters, like all convertibles, are more fun than their coupe counterparts.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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To assemble, divide your pretzels/peanuts between two coupe/martini glasses or other small bowls.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Outstanding Picassos are hard to come by, and the same is true for great automobiles.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2026
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On Wednesday, Europe’s largest automobile association, ADAC, said gasoline and diesel prices had jumped by double digits in Germany over the past week.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Brownie points to the big compact, which offers ample room to swirl your brushes, tap, and swirl some more.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
11 Mar. 2026
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The proposal’s broad scope The original version of the compact included several major policy requirements.—
Fred L. Pincus,
The Conversation,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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After launching at a single location in 1916 and amassing a following, Nu-Way Weiners opened its second location in 1948; planting the seeds for what is now a restaurant mini chain.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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The foldable iPhone is expected to arrive later this year and feature an iPad mini-sized screen on the inside and a smaller display more reminiscent of the standard iPhone on the outside.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
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The temptation here is to look where California dragged the auto industry into emissions protections.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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But the auto club also has a database that's updated daily.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The crash caused severe front-end damage to the sedan and activated its airbags, video from news-gathering agency OnScene shows.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Two men exited the sedan and fired shots at the victims before driving away, according to police.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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Getting dropped off or picked up at Los Angeles International Airport by a ride-hailing service, taxi or limousine is about to get more expensive.—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Subcompact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subcompact. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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