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Recent Examples of thickishThe combination of the knee-high length and thickish merino blend keeps me as warm as possible in such conditions.—
Scott Douglas,
Outside,
3 Feb. 2026
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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Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
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.
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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Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
The hard gel has more structure than a traditional gel manicure, making my nails feel stronger and more durable without feeling bulky.
Much like disposable cameras, instant cameras, retro digicams, and Yashica’s own blocky digital shooter, the Tank, these limitations are what gives it the washed-out, nostalgic charm that pristine smartphone sensors work so hard to edit out.
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New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 June 2026
The image above shows the current user interface in the center, with the old, blocky style on the left and the airy, line-drawing style on the right.
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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David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Stylistically, these bulky sculptures are like many in the show, whether large or small — solid, blockish, refined but not delicate.
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Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Aug. 2021