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

On June 22, Sapov allegedly rented a car from DFW International Airport to drive to the victim’s apartment.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2026
Pre-Columbian ruins are always near, reachable by boat, trek, and car, on excursions organized by the hotel.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of car

Noun

The vehicle, which is available as a coupe and roadster, feels like a glimpse of the British automaker’s future, clad in a sculptural body that looks closer to that of an endurance racer than any of its DB cars.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2026
Of course, the Prelude was never the most raucous sports coupe in the world, nor was that its mission.

— Adam Ismail, The Drive, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of coupe

Noun

Lexi cardigan $350 Hunting Season The Square compact Overpacking or leaving room for souvenirs?

— Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2026
In a policy blueprint published in tandem with the compact, the company urged lawmakers to codify its promises as industry-wide policies.

— Violet Jira, Washington Post, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of compact

Noun

For the occasion, Klum opted for a gloriously theatrical, tangerine-orange Lever Couture dress that featured sculptural, accordion-pleated ruffles that fell from mini-dress length to an arpeggiated train.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
The two acts on the bill that got full mini-sets prior to Aerosmith’s appearance were the Black Crowes and Guns N’ Roses, each of whom devoted either most or all of their time on stage to covering the headliner.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of mini

Noun

Investigators say a passenger in a car got out to inspect the damage from a minor crash when they were hit by a passing car — described as a white, silver, or black sedan — that fled the scene.

— CBS News, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
Other chilling video clips taken from the scene show a black sedan racing through the square.

— Shayna Jacobs, NBC news, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of sedan

Noun

Leigh and Gable made their grand entrance by limousine, waving to the 300,000 spectators who lined seven miles of streets in downtown Atlanta—including a number of nonagenarian Confederate veterans who were invited as special guests.

— Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 3 Nov. 2026
Fresh off the rush of the large tip, Chrisley left the restaurant and encountered one of the diner’s limousine drivers.

— Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of limousine

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