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
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
The cuffs of the jacket also included zippers and two diagonal zipper pockets were featured as well.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 20 Sep. 2024
Beandrea July, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2024
Stripes bring a neat, tailored look to your home and can even play tricks on the eye and accentuate architectural features by making rooms appear taller with vertical stripes, wider with horizontal ones, and adding a dynamic touch with diagonals.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2024
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Adjective
Then, carefully make multiple diagonal cuts across the bottom half of the tie using strong scissors, like wire cutters.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
The cuffs of the jacket also included zippers and two diagonal zipper pockets were featured as well.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 20 Sep. 2024
Noun
That is until the very end when the film closes with a poetic overhead shot from cinematographer Xavi Giménez that positions Michell as a center point in a diagonal between the school community and their beloved pinguino Juan Salvador.
—Beandrea July, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2024
Stripes bring a neat, tailored look to your home and can even play tricks on the eye and accentuate architectural features by making rooms appear taller with vertical stripes, wider with horizontal ones, and adding a dynamic touch with diagonals.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2024
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On the other hand, the Saints are currently deep in a six-game losing streak, largely attributed to an oblique injury sustained by starting quarterback Derek Carr in a Week 5 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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Smith, now in his 10th NFL season, has missed just one game in that time — a Week 7 contest in 2021 due to an oblique injury.Rob Reischel, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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Full load on steep slopes almost seems to hint at a dirt bike, but surely an 890cc V-twin in the slippery stuff would simply become unmanageable.Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Aspen’s swath of five-star resorts, boutique hotels, and world-famous ski and snowboarding slopes make for a winter wonderland that keeps giving even after the holidays (and well into spring).Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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Although the natural inclination is to think of a marathon as something done on foot, or by people who are known as ambulatory, the NYC Marathon does have a program for the race that’s inclusive of wheelchair users.Steven Aquino, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Smullen’s inclinations here reek of resentment rather than a healthier competitiveness that would drive him to bring a solid case against his main suspect.Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
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Of course, hormones peak in November, but by late October, testosterone levels are on a sharp incline, nearing the top.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 24 Oct. 2024
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Heidrick’s 2024 board monitor data shows a steep incline in the number of diverse directors elected after 2019 that has since leveled off.Alena Botros, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Diagonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagonal. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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