RECTANGLE Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

rectangle

noun

Definition of rectangle

as in square

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Recent Examples of rectangle Most striking is the island, whose sculptural marble departs from a simple rectangle with a dramatic, faceted cutaway. — Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2026 The rhythmic movement of my hands, the gentle scraping sounds of metal on metal, and the slow, satisfying growth of a misshapen rectangle between my fingers got me out of my head and grounded in the room around me. — Laura Bradley, HEALTH, 14 Aug. 2026 The setting sun streamed into the room, and a narrow rectangle of light blazed beneath the window. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 Two opposite sides of this rectangle were situated on two parallel streets, Avenida Londres and Avenida Berlin. — Literary Hub, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rectangle

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Immediately after the news broke, people began gathering in the square in front of the royal palace in Oslo, bringing flowers and rallying in memory of their king.

— Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
Major premieres, midnight screenings, restaurant openings, record store concerts, and more turned those few blocks into a sacred town square.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Pairing rolled clothing with compression packing cubes, like this Bagail six-piece set with mesh panels to easily see what’s inside, can help keep outfits organized while creating extra room for souvenirs on the way home.

— Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026
How to Eat Freeze watermelon chunks and use them in place of ice cubes.

— Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026

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