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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
Oversized and angular, this strong take on classic cat-eye sunglasses feels both vintage and timeless.
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Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
The coat featured sinuous lapels contrasted by sharp shoulders.
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The coat also included angular pockets and two buttons.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 3 Dec. 2024
However, the angular design proved to be cutting-edge in more ways than one.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
The headlights are slimmer and more angular, giving the Model 3 a more modern and aggressive look.
—Brooke Crothers, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
The coat featured sinuous lapels contrasted by sharp shoulders.
shop alexander mcqueen clothing
The coat also included angular pockets and two buttons.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 3 Dec. 2024
However, the angular design proved to be cutting-edge in more ways than one.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
The headlights are slimmer and more angular, giving the Model 3 a more modern and aggressive look.
—Brooke Crothers, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for angular
Recent Examples of Synonyms for angular
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Females tend to gain weight until about age 65.7 As a result, older adults may become more slender.Mark Gurarie, Health, 14 Dec. 2024
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Eby’s New Democratic Party won a slender majority in the October election, extending his tenure as premier.Gene Maddaus, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
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She had been beaten so savagely with a golf club belonging to a set in the Skakel house that the club snapped and the killer used a jagged piece to stab her through the neck.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 26 Dec. 2024
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The picture depicts a bustling market of shoppers and vendors, with a jagged line reminiscent of those on graphs winding through the stalls.Leslie Katz, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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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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This month's most concerning figure came from a sharp fall in Americans' short-term outlook for income, business conditions and job opportunities.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Fincher’s original, which starred Jodie Foster, was praised for its tense atmosphere and sharp direction.Jamie Lang, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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Outlook: The offensive line group was already thin with the departures of starters Marcellus Marshall, Amari Kight, Adrian Medley and Paul Rubelt so depth was going to be a concern heading into the transfer window.Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Dec. 2024
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Dell’s loss leaves the Texans thin at receiver with Stefon Diggs already down for the year.Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
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Despite a value lean, USA is surprisingly competitive.Brett Owens, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Flavor profile: Pork loin has a mild flavor and rich taste from the fat cap, while pork tenderloin offers an even milder flavor and a lean, delicate texture.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Angular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angular. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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