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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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Known as a clothing fixer, micro stitch tool, or basting gun, this lightweight gadget of many names doesn’t require batteries, electricity, or a bulky sewing machine to quick-fix popped stitches.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2025
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Filming our own videos as kids with our parents’ bulky handheld cameras.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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However, researchers observed that after being dispersed by the radiation, the clouds were not dense or large enough to create new stars.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
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The cause of the crash also remains unclear, but officials said Friday that the weather alert system and runway lights weren’t working at the airport when the jet attempted to land amid dense fog around 3:45 a.m.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
23 May 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
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In the wake of multiple bullpen injuries, the Kansas City Royals received a hefty lift from a group of young relievers.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2025
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Cruise’s Top Gun sequel earned a hefty $160.5 in its opening frame in 2022.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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“Blocky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blocky. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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