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Recent Examples of blockish
Bold and blockish, but soft around the edges.
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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
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
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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
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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
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Scaling its use requires overcoming hurdles related to the transportation of bulky materials, establishing local milling facilities and securing access to renewable energy.—
Sahit Muja,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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In 2021, the film still seemed a go — with Hogan sharing an appreciative photo of the Thor actor showing off some bulky arms on Instagram.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Although rental costs have soared particularly in denser coastal cities, prices have jumped in Indianapolis too.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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It’s already been tested out successfully in dense urban areas.—
Heather Farmbrough,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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“Blockish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blockish. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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