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
Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 9 Dec. 2024
Next, Dior added a white ink pigment and dispersed it across the nail, creating diagonal and imperfect lines all over.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 5 Jan. 2025
Paul P. Murphy and Michelle Krupa, CNN, 9 Oct. 2024
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
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Adjective
The mini dress’s bodice was black, and the show-stopping black and white faux fur trim had a diagonal pattern.
—Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 9 Dec. 2024
Next, Dior added a white ink pigment and dispersed it across the nail, creating diagonal and imperfect lines all over.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 5 Jan. 2025
Noun
Isla del Sol, Florida CNN — With the rain already slicing diagonals into the water off this transformed mangrove island in St. Petersburg, Vivienne Marran stood firm in her choice.
—Paul P. Murphy and Michelle Krupa, CNN, 9 Oct. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagonal
Adjective
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Orlando’s Franz Wagner would’ve been in play here, but his mid-December oblique injury has limited him to 25 games.—
Eric Koreen,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Bosa made the Pro Bowl this season, but had issues with oblique injuries, missed two games and had nine sacks — his fewest in a non-injury season since his rookie year.—
Jerry McDonald,
The Mercury News,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The slope from Jigsaw to the field, located at the base of Will Rogers State Park, was a mile long, and each of the 54 horses had to be led individually.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
27 Jan. 2025
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And for a pick-me-up before or after the slopes, the Double Blacks cafe on the lower level serves espresso drinks, spiced ciders, fresh croissants, and small bites.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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While the natural inclination may be to retreat into silos, to focus on what is within our immediate control, or to compete for limited resources, the challenges of the Intelligent Age cannot be solved in isolation.—
Klaus Schwab,
TIME,
16 Jan. 2025
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But Evans argues that, to the contrary, few Germans truly shared such inclinations.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Jan. 2025
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There are about 70 structures scattered along the area, some of which are located on steep inclines on the bank of the Fox River.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2025
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How fast can your treadmill adjust from 1.5 speed at 1.0 incline to 3.5 speed at 8.0 incline?—
Kells McPhillips,
SELF,
11 Oct. 2024
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“Diagonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagonal. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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