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
Christopher Gerlacher, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
At an event for the presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C. on January 20, Musk thanked attendees on the stage and then raised his right arm upwards in a diagonal gesture with his fingers together and palm facing downward.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 23 Jan. 2025
Beth Kindig, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Grab onto one end of the band with each hand and extend your arms toward the ceiling at a slight diagonal.
—Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 9 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Matching three symbols across the middle gets your wager back, but a diagonal match is worth several times your wager.
—Christopher Gerlacher, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
At an event for the presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C. on January 20, Musk thanked attendees on the stage and then raised his right arm upwards in a diagonal gesture with his fingers together and palm facing downward.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
Note how wave 4 went into wave 1 territory – this is typical of diagonals.
—Beth Kindig, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Grab onto one end of the band with each hand and extend your arms toward the ceiling at a slight diagonal.
—Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagonal
Adjective
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That’s a passion that Hughes, who was originally named to the Team USA roster but withdrew at the last minute due to what’s reportedly an oblique injury, shares.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Domínguez had a chance to unseat Verdugo at the end of last season, but the natural center fielder struggled in left field and didn’t hit much after recovery from UCL surgery and an oblique injury robbed him of minor league reps.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Over 500 athletes from 23 nations convened to go for the gold on the court, ice and slopes.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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This can result in slopes crashing down in a torrent of mud, rocks and dead branches, imperiling homes or people in their path.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Regardless of one’s political affiliation or inclinations, now is the time to institutionalize sweeping changes in public management.—
Jerry Haar,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Feb. 2025
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By asking for the right deliverables, the Trump administration can strongly reinforce this inclination.—
Vanda Felbab-Brown,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The trail meanders over creeks, an old forest road, and blackberry brambles, following a ridge where mountain laurels bloom in the spring and visitors can find the steepest incline in the park. Learn the history.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2025
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Increasing intensity by adding inclines, hills, speed, and duration can lead to weight loss.4 4.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Diagonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagonal. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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