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Recent Examples of blockish
Bold and blockish, but soft around the edges.
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Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2021
Stylistically, these bulky sculptures are like many in the show, whether large or small — solid, blockish, refined but not delicate.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2021
Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2021
Stylistically, these bulky sculptures are like many in the show, whether large or small — solid, blockish, refined but not delicate.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blockish
Adjective
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The computers were blocky, the jeans were baggy, and the US military was sending Marines to Iraq to support weapons inspections.—
Sarah Scoles,
Popular Science,
2 Nov. 2023
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According to reports from the Osservatorio Etneo, most of the lava flows have been small and cool enough to become blocky flows not too far from the crater area, but on at least three occasions since December 23, major lava flows have been produced.—
Erik Klemetti,
Discover Magazine,
14 Jan. 2013
Adjective
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Under current permit rules, sheds, typically erected for building facade repairs, can be up for a full year with the possibility of extensions, a timeline that often results in the bulky structures blocking sidewalks for lengthy periods.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Baleine Clothing Storage Bag 2-Pack If a closet cleanout is on your to-do list this spring, grab these popular storage bags to securely stow winter sweaters and bulky coats until next year.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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That hypothetical journey would have faced formidable obstacles including mountains, rivers and dense forests, and may have taken about eight months.—
Richard Grant,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Mar. 2025
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In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Blockish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blockish. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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