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Recent Examples of subcompact
At Tesla Superchargers The Bolt is a city-smart subcompact SUV.
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Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 11 Mar. 2026
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.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 18 Feb. 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
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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Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 11 Mar. 2026
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.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 18 Feb. 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
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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Additionally, the building includes access to an attached garage for two cars.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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One bullet went through the hood of the car.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
Noun
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The model line also comprises a four-door sedan, a wagon, and the very desirable coupe, whose fastback design is often compared to the contemporary Aston Martin DBS.—
Ben Oliver,
Robb Report,
8 June 2026
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That concept carved a much smoother profile—one that was more crossover coupe than SUV—and was slated to be an EV only.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
4 June 2026
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However, Su also warned that flying car production is likely to scale more slowly than traditional automobiles.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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The Michelin restaurant guide and its star rating system was initially launched in 1900 by namesake French tyre manufacturer Michelin in the early years of the automobile.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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Under a compact of free association, the Inuit state would retain complete domestic sovereignty, cultural autonomy, and control over its natural resources.—
Barry Scott Zellen,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2026
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If America cannot guarantee that modest compact, then the crisis is not just about affordability.—
Randi Weingarten,
Time,
11 June 2026
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Earlier this week, Swift also opted for a floral Erdem mini-dress with a pannier-like skirt for the Toy Story 5 premiere.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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Woods' bag, specifically the bright orange Tux Clutch Summer Citrus mini from her brand Woods by Jordyn, has been in the building with her for every Knicks NBA Finals game that has resulted in a win for New York.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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By product categories, overall exports of semiconductors in May more than doubled year-on-year by value while autos were up almost 40%.—
Chan Ho-Him,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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All rates include the auto-pay discount.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
Noun
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The Air is a sedan with breathing room, particularly on models equipped with a glass canopy.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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The model line also comprises a four-door sedan, a wagon, and the very desirable coupe, whose fastback design is often compared to the contemporary Aston Martin DBS.—
Ben Oliver,
Robb Report,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Along with his men’s store, her brother also owns a limousine business.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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The Blue Butterly follows Sentwali (Toussaint), a man haunted by his past who lives a cocooned life driving a limousine through the city, who meets a woman, played by Succession‘s Sanaa Latham.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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“Subcompact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subcompact. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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