blockish

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Recent Examples of blockish Bold and blockish, but soft around the edges. Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2021 Stylistically, these bulky sculptures are like many in the show, whether large or small — solid, blockish, refined but not delicate. Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blockish
Adjective
  • The computers were blocky, the jeans were baggy, and the US military was sending Marines to Iraq to support weapons inspections.
    Sarah Scoles, Popular Science, 2 Nov. 2023
  • According to reports from the Osservatorio Etneo, most of the lava flows have been small and cool enough to become blocky flows not too far from the crater area, but on at least three occasions since December 23, major lava flows have been produced.
    Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 14 Jan. 2013
Adjective
  • Craft yarns generally run from 0-7, with zero being the weight of yarn for lace and seven being a jumbo weight for blankets and bulkier work.
    BestReviews, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
  • Many users experience slow charge times, limited compatibility and bulky designs with some power banks, but AOHi says its latest innovation eliminates these barriers, offering a fast, compact and intelligent charging solution.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • This petite pick packs a springtime punch with its dense collection of yellow, red, and purple tulips.
    Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2025
  • On the other hand, Halsey’s smart, dense, often weird music has lately been overshadowed by the drama that continually dogs her.
    Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 17 Feb. 2025

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“Blockish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blockish. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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