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Recent Examples of fastback
The Coupe prototype is a high-riding grand tourer with a long snout, doors that slide open rather than swing, and a fastback roofline – a classic high-line design characteristic.
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New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2025
The nose bears a family resemblance to the Ariya, and the body style is sort of a crossover, sort of a fastback sedan, depending on your frame of reference.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Inspired by the colors of the witching hour, the paint shifted from deep reddish-purple to shimmering gold highlights as light moved across its sculpted fastback bodywork.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Polestar 1, a sleek hybrid sedan based on Volvo parts, made a splash in 2017 and was followed by Polestar 2, an entry-level, all-electric high-riding fastback that debuted at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
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New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2025
The nose bears a family resemblance to the Ariya, and the body style is sort of a crossover, sort of a fastback sedan, depending on your frame of reference.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Inspired by the colors of the witching hour, the paint shifted from deep reddish-purple to shimmering gold highlights as light moved across its sculpted fastback bodywork.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Polestar 1, a sleek hybrid sedan based on Volvo parts, made a splash in 2017 and was followed by Polestar 2, an entry-level, all-electric high-riding fastback that debuted at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fastback
Noun
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The deck can also be covered by a sleek hardtop for shelter against the elements.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
20 Jan. 2026
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The two-seat Concept C features a retractable hardtop, ground-hugging bodywork, a long hood and short rear deck.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Herman was fond of telling Spencer that only three people in the area owned a flashy new convertible at the time.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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On clear nights, the canvas roof can be rolled back like a convertible for stargazing from bed.—
Nicholas DeRenzo,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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On the street, the Mazda3 hatchback carries itself with a restrained yet purposeful elegance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2026
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Launched in 2010 as an answer no one asked for to the Scion xB and Honda Element, the hatchback was the most affordable model in Kia’s lineup.—
Robert Duffer,
AJC.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Stir for five to 10 seconds (if using very small ice) to 25 to 30 seconds (if using very large ice), strain either into a rocks glass over fresh ice or up, in a coupe, depending on your preference.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2026
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The Bentley Supersports coupé, which debuted last November with a limited manufacturing run of just 500 cars, boasts a two-seater cabin, carbon fiber bodykit and a V8 engine.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Rare notchback four-door sedans lack the cargo capacity and standout shape of the two- and four-door hatches.—
Brett Berk,
Car and Driver,
4 Sep. 2023
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The cars were the only notchback ‘Stangs that the company built until the next year, when Shelby, apparently smitten with the green-colored coupe, commissioned a faithful replica (along with a triple-black version called, unsurprisingly, the Black Hornet).—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
27 June 2023
Noun
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Alta Dena was founded by three Stueve brothers in Monrovia at the end of World War II, with 61 cows and a milk wagon.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps the biggest clue that the TBX series is more than your grandpa's retirement wagon comes at the very back of the motorhome.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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With its British Racing Green exterior and black ragtop, the nearly 60-year-old Jaguar is often cited as the most beautiful car ever made.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
28 Dec. 2025
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He’s driven the ragtop 15,000 miles since acquiring the car in 2010.—
Laura Lane,
USA Today,
12 Nov. 2025
Noun
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According to the preliminary investigation, the driver of a black Cadillac Escalade SUV exited the parking lot of the Playhouse Gentleman's Club at a high rate of speed, lost control and then slammed into the deputy's vehicle.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Pilot is one of America’s favorite family vehicles, a three-row SUV that seats seven or eight.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Fastback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastback. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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