tin lizzie

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Recent Examples of tin lizzie Either way, Hong Kong and the tin lizzie go down. Michael Phillips, chicagotribune.com, 15 Apr. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tin lizzie
Noun
  • The build is tied together with a striking violet, red and blue livery, evocative of ‘80s and ‘90s BMW touring cars.
    Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
  • The first series was a successful touring car, of which only 1,945 were made from 1969 to 1972.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
Noun
  • Beyond his core menu, Garcia and his team have also put a huge amount of effort into the pastry cart, appearing each morning carrying almond croissants, cream puffs, cinnamon rolls—all from The Patisserie.
    Lela London, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Craving a cream puff but not going to the fair?
    Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The body shell, fenders, and low-slung doors were hung on a ladder-type frame, primitive compared to the unibody MGB roadster that debuted in 1962.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Musk took then-California governor Schwarzenegger for a test ride in the prototype roadster.
    Rob Reed, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The Japanese engine supplier is reportedly considering a NASCAR Cup Series entry in the future, and its entry into stock car racing will be possible through the purchase of new charters.
    Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Every week brings another test for drivers, teams and organizations chasing the biggest prize in stock car racing.
    Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Until the last couple of episodes, everything appears to be ripping along like a brand-new two-horse phaeton on a bright spring day.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 13 June 2024
  • An open touring car, a phaeton conveyed the essence of speed and performance, and was built for real sporting types.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2022
Noun
  • That car, which wowed those on the lawn at Pebble this year, is a one-of-a-kind Bugatti that looks less like a Bugatti than a muscle car.
    Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Dodge has learned the hard way that most muscle car buyers are not really that interested in e-power.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Aug. 2025

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“Tin lizzie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tin%20lizzie. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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