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boxy

adjective

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Recent Examples of boxy Colangelo used clusters of pearls as statement earrings; a brooch at the neck of a collarless, boxy white jacket, and pendant on a necklace. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 Remodeled from an existing hotel, the boxy structures are connected by meandering paths and stairways punctuated by olive and bamboo trees. — Rachel Howard, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026 Glass sky bridges connect the boxy pavilions, while inward-facing courtyards bring light into the house. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026 The retro looks didn’t hurt either, channeling the boxy hatches styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro in the 1970s and ’80s. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for boxy

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The bathroom’s been updated, too, with a soaking tub and blocky tiling.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 12 Oct. 2026
The Jaguar Type 01 is a long, low-slung electric sedan featuring imposing, blocky styling -- a far cry from sleek Jaguars of the past.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

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Work then began on IceCube – a cubic kilometre of ice equipped with light sensors, which reached its full size in 2011, with 5,160 light sensors divided between 86 cables.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026
These techniques, combined with artificial intelligence algorithms, are what allow scientists to see the complexity within a cubic millimeter of brain tissue.

— Kimberlee D'Ardenne, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of cubic

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The cabins are cute, cubical trailers—sleek with black paint and wooden details, and big picture windows.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
The company also made a 2015 purchase of Hinkel, a producer of window shades, cubical curtains and related products.

— Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of cubical

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