boxy
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French brands Soutoura and Nour Turbans' nylon, black, jewel-toned and boxy garments are heavily influenced by Gen Z streetwear - the kind of modest fashion that's also been championed by sportswear giants Nike and Adidas.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
The museum has deconstructed the traditional, boxy narrative of art history and rendered the story itself a matter of curves and continuities.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
But Google Maps, itself seemingly haunted, insisted the boxy plant off of Highway 17 was Griffin’s.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
Shows like “I Love Lucy” and “The Ed Sullivan Show” drew millions of viewers, and families gathered around large, boxy TV sets in the same way that they had gathered around the radio decades earlier.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026
Its black screen is bloated and curved, and its boxy white backside is propped against a dartboard.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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