Thesaurus results for SUBCOMPACT

subcompact

noun

Definition of subcompact

as in car

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Recent Examples of subcompact Kia America The X-Line SX’s available heated and ventilated seats, driver memory system, heated steering wheel, panoramic roof and surround-view camera would not have appeared in a mainstream subcompact SUV a few years ago. — Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 But that level of popularity won't save the subcompact electric vehicle. — Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 20 July 2026 The Venue is Hyundai’s subcompact SUV that also happens to be the least expensive vehicle for the 2026 model year. — ABC News, 27 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for subcompact

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Noun

Another win was with a European car maker that replaced its next-gen Endpoint Detection and Response, legacy SIEM, and legacy vulnerability management product with an eight-figure net-new Falcon Flex.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Some residents of Gary, a Rust Belt city on the shore of Lake Michigan, around 25 miles southeast of Chicago, described people sleeping in their running cars with the air conditioning on to get some relief from the heat.

— Phil Helsel, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of car

Noun

The coupe earns 22 miles per gallon in the city and 33 miles per gallon on the highway.

— Charles Singh, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
The two-door, four-seat coupe has 18% more range (up to 390 miles WLTP), 14% faster charging and a boost in power to 600hp, or 680hp for the Black Badge model.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of coupe

Noun

Trump has threatened to also double tariffs on automobiles and auto parts from Canada from 25% to 50%.

— Joey Garrison, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
The invention of steel permitted the rise of skyscrapers, the automobile inspired highway systems and the internet gave rise to a whole new set of digital spaces.

— George C. Lee II, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of automobile

Noun

For the uninitiated, instead of a bottle or tube, these formulas are housed in a compact with a sponge saturated in foundation.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
Cushion compacts have long reigned in Korea and Yves Saint Laurent Beauty put their spin on it with their new Skin Affair Cushion Foundation.

— Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of compact

Noun

As part of those shows, the band played a mini-set of Television songs in honor of their late friend and collaborator Verlaine.

— Steve Appleford, SPIN, 25 Aug. 2026
In January 2021, Hassan told Vulture of her fond memories from filming, spilling the beans on the cast’s lively group chat and frequent mini-reunions.

— Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of mini

Noun

If anything, the auto-playing dialogue functions a bit too fast, occasionally cutting off lines before the excellent voice talent can finish their deliveries.

— Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026
The opportunity to learn from professionals in the field about working on engines and also learning from Miami-Dade College professors has been a huge benefit, said Rangel, the auto tech.

— Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of auto

Noun

The plant currently serves as the production center for Lucid’s Air sedan and Gravity SUV.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026
After the crash, police said officers arrested the people inside the white sedan, including a 35-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman, who were treated at Northwestern Hospital.

— Todd Feurer, CBS News, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of sedan

Noun

Directly across the street, there's a stop for the airport limousine bus serving Narita.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026
The bullet that struck Reagan had bounced off of a limousine – one of many bullets fired in the shooting spree, which wounded three others.

— Owen Carry, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of limousine

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