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Recent Examples of blocky
The biggest transformation occurs in the blocky, brutalist Crucible Theatre, which shifts from staging Shakespeare and Harold Pinter to become the Theatre of Dreams — snooker’s holiest of holy sites, where 32 leading players from across the world compete to be be named the best of the best.
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Andrew Dickson,
Bloomberg,
2 May 2026
Its Blue Armchair, on show at design exhibition Convey, is blocky and rigid with rough-and-ready industrial detailing.
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Francesca Perry,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
Most often worn with a blocky boot or minimal loafers, cropped trousers are the business-casual option that can do it all.
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Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2026
The action then resets with a fresh square, the blocky white elements stationed at different coordinates and ready to march across the plane in a new pattern of recession.
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Katherine Rochester,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2026
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Andrew Dickson,
Bloomberg,
2 May 2026
Its Blue Armchair, on show at design exhibition Convey, is blocky and rigid with rough-and-ready industrial detailing.
—
Francesca Perry,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
Most often worn with a blocky boot or minimal loafers, cropped trousers are the business-casual option that can do it all.
—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2026
The action then resets with a fresh square, the blocky white elements stationed at different coordinates and ready to march across the plane in a new pattern of recession.
—
Katherine Rochester,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blocky
Adjective
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This pack comes with four waterproof, spacious dustbags big enough for bulky sneakers and heels alike, which flight attendants say still hold up after consistent use.
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The hard gel has more structure than a traditional gel manicure, making my nails feel stronger and more durable without feeling bulky.
Adjective
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Videos of the pyrotechnics display show the pitch filling with tall showers of sparks and dense smoke as dozens of fireworks launched upward.
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The rare Saturday night game at the iconic North Side ballpark started an hour late due to rain, then fog billowed in from the north starting in the second inning and got denser.
Adjective
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PowerBlock’s blockish design has critics comparing it to reaching into a toaster but the brand has solid loyalty among serious home-gym owners and strength enthusiasts.
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Stylistically, these bulky sculptures are like many in the show, whether large or small — solid, blockish, refined but not delicate.
Adjective
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Permitting costs in New York City could be a hefty party of the bill.
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The country offers a 30% rebate, VAT tax exemption, up to 80% equipment rental discount, and hefty discounts on hotels.
Adjective
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The combination of the knee-high length and thickish merino blend keeps me as warm as possible in such conditions.
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“Blocky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blocky. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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