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Recent Examples of blocky
Some of the attraction’s figures aren’t as blocky as Lego structures can be.
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Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2023
This difference in composition may explain why some of the initial lava erupted from Fissure 17 was very blocky and sluggish compared to what is erupting now.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 21 May 2018
Now Zeekr has revealed its second electric vehicle, the 009, which arrives sporting a blocky minivan body with brutalist styling.
—Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 5 Nov. 2022
About the squash: Squat, blocky shape and tannish-orange, black futso squash have heavily ribbed, warty skin.
—Paris Wolfe, cleveland, 3 Nov. 2022
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Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2023
This difference in composition may explain why some of the initial lava erupted from Fissure 17 was very blocky and sluggish compared to what is erupting now.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 21 May 2018
Now Zeekr has revealed its second electric vehicle, the 009, which arrives sporting a blocky minivan body with brutalist styling.
—Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 5 Nov. 2022
About the squash: Squat, blocky shape and tannish-orange, black futso squash have heavily ribbed, warty skin.
—Paris Wolfe, cleveland, 3 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blocky
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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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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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
Adjective
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Bold and blockish, but soft around the edges.—
Peter Hartlaub,
San Francisco Chronicle,
19 Apr. 2021
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Stylistically, these bulky sculptures are like many in the show, whether large or small — solid, blockish, refined but not delicate.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Aug. 2021
Adjective
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The second most popular gift was an evening out, which cost Americans about $5.4 billion, and then flowers, with a hefty price of $2.9 billion.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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That would soften the inflation impact but still mean a hefty 1% bump in annual consumer price increases to 3.6%.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Blocky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blocky. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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