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as in slender
having a noticeably small amount of body fat such that the bones are prominent in appearance
Her angular face emphasized her high cheekbones and strong jawline.
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as in jagged
having one or more angles
In the fading light, the rooftops formed angular silhouettes against the sky.
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Recent Examples of angular
The pants are loose fitting and partially see-through at the top, with a tie waist and angular patchwork details throughout.
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 13 Aug. 2025
The new species has a head that is angular, slightly flattened, and distinct from the rest of its body, according to the study.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
The gold leather straps traced a clean line across the toes and midfoot, each one fastened with a small, angular buckle.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2025
My perspective, staring directly into Lower’s hazel-green irises, framed by her angular cheekbones and copper bangs, is one viewers of Apple TV+’s Severance know well.
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for angular
Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 13 Aug. 2025
The new species has a head that is angular, slightly flattened, and distinct from the rest of its body, according to the study.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
The gold leather straps traced a clean line across the toes and midfoot, each one fastened with a small, angular buckle.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2025
My perspective, staring directly into Lower’s hazel-green irises, framed by her angular cheekbones and copper bangs, is one viewers of Apple TV+’s Severance know well.
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for angular
Recent Examples of Synonyms for angular
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Istanbul pulses with history—its skyline crowned with slender minarets, grand domes, and bustling bazaars filled with copperware, carpets, and the scent of roasted chestnuts.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Ware brought along a friend, a slender man introduced as Catfish who had his own land management problems.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
10 Aug. 2025
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The cast rattles off the snappy dialogue, jagged with tension and menace, in performances that wink just slyly enough at the wry, knowing way that the characters deploy—and embody—gangland stereotypes.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
28 Aug. 2025
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Featuring pointed ears, jagged teeth and a mischievous grin, the rabbit-ish toy is flying off store shelves around the world and being collected by celebrities including Rihanna, Kim Kardashian and Lisa from the K-pop group Blackpink.—
Yue Wang,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Lift your hips off the ground and place a block underneath your sacrum, the widest, boniest part of your pelvis.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
16 Oct. 2024
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Differences in Adult Bones That being said, some adults are bonier than others.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
3 Nov. 2023
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The Republican president has said crime in the city was at emergency levels that only such federal intervention could fix — even as District of Columbia leaders pointed to statistics showing violent crime at a 30-year low after a sharp rise two years ago.—
Lindsay Whitehurst,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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The comments were greeted by sharp statements from several Arab states, which condemned the use of the term as provocative and counterproductive to peace.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Only a thin layer of dust brings you back to the present.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Common techniques to minimize blood clots with post-surgical patients like Carrington include a doctor prescribing a blood thinner or having the patient wear compression stockings, among other options.—
Jessica Van Egeren,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Include lean proteins, like chicken, fish, beans, and eggs, as well as healthy fats, including olive oil, avocados, and nuts.—
Health,
Health,
23 Aug. 2025
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Chicken is a lean protein that is low in fat and calories.19 Chicken salad is a protein-rich school lunch that will keep your child full all afternoon.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Angular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angular. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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