as in oblique
running in a slanting direction
the diagonal design ran up the wall all the way from the lower left to the upper right-hand corner
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as in slope
the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon
the ramp was set at a low diagonal to make it easier for physically challenged patrons
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Recent Examples of diagonal
Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2025
Klum opted to wear a strapless gown with a plunging neckline giving way to a diagonal cutout across the bodice.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025
Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 11 Oct. 2024
Note how wave 4 went into wave 1 territory – this is typical of diagonals.
—Beth Kindig, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
The long-throw projector – sister brand AWOL Vision produces ultra-short-throw projectors – can produce 4K UHD visuals from 40 diagonal inches right up to 300, though somewhere in between will be the sweet spot.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2025
Klum opted to wear a strapless gown with a plunging neckline giving way to a diagonal cutout across the bodice.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025
Noun
So, too, does the drama of his composition, which pits rows of people against the diagonals of the rocky outcroppings all around—a Giotto-esque flourish, to be sure, but one filtered through Duccio’s personal tastes.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 11 Oct. 2024
Note how wave 4 went into wave 1 territory – this is typical of diagonals.
—Beth Kindig, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
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Utility man Romy Gonzalez, who suffered a minor oblique injury last week, is also expected to be ready by Opening Day.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2025
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But Jeff McNeil’s oblique injury and Nick Madrigal’s shoulder surgery opened up two infield spots.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In a video shared on the official Audi FIS World Cup Instagram, Vonn is seen pumping her fists in the air and cheering along with the crowd in celebration after completing her race at the bottom of the slopes in Sun Valley.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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Even better: add a few days to your itinerary for visiting a wine region, like Lavaux, which has spectacular terraced slopes overlooking Lake Geneva.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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To be sure, grounding our understanding of racial equality in reality will not be enough, but there are some inclinations of hope.—
Michael W. Kraus,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
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Jodie Turner-Smith proves again that her style inclinations are always on point.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Walking at an incline on a treadmill or walking uphill outdoors places less stress on the joints and is less impactful; thus, it may be better tolerated than walking on flat surfaces.—
Tim Petrie, DPT,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 2025
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Many of the bed frames in this list have customizable elevations, typically reaching around 45-degree inclines.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Diagonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagonal. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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