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Recent Examples of blocky
The action then resets with a fresh square, the blocky white elements stationed at different coordinates and ready to march across the plane in a new pattern of recession.
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Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
Sexistential ’s many catchy melodies bounce atop bright, blocky synth lines.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
Craving more blocky superhero action?
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2026
These collectible, blocky character builds hit the sweet spot between relaxing and rewarding, offering just enough of a challenge for a cozy night in and a display-ready payoff when you’re done.
—Brittany Anas, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Feb. 2026
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Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
Sexistential ’s many catchy melodies bounce atop bright, blocky synth lines.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
Craving more blocky superhero action?
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2026
These collectible, blocky character builds hit the sweet spot between relaxing and rewarding, offering just enough of a challenge for a cozy night in and a display-ready payoff when you’re done.
—Brittany Anas, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blocky
Adjective
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According to police, skimming devices are often placed on top of the card reader and can make the reader look normal but bulky.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
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But the actual products were not only few and far between, but primitive, bulky and clearly not ready for mass adoption.—
Larry Magid,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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The videos showed dense crowds waiting in organized lines with little movement.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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This is especially important near rushing water, around blind corners and in dense vegetation where sound and visibility are limited.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Stylistically, these bulky sculptures are like many in the show, whether large or small — solid, blockish, refined but not delicate.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Aug. 2021
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Bold and blockish, but soft around the edges.—
Peter Hartlaub,
San Francisco Chronicle,
19 Apr. 2021
Adjective
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Other standouts include the Ojai Noodle House for Vietnamese eats and The Nest of Ojai, which dishes up quintessentially Californian cuisine like salmon tacos and a hefty jalapeno bacon smash burger.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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And smaller tournaments will likely be queuing up to offer her hefty appearance fees to play at their events.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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The combination of the knee-high length and thickish merino blend keeps me as warm as possible in such conditions.—
Scott Douglas,
Outside,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Blocky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blocky. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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