RECTANGLE Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

rectangle

noun

Definition of rectangle

as in square

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Recent Examples of rectangle To help prevent the fabric around the drawstring hole from fraying, paint a rectangle and snip an opening in the channel as described below. — Jodi Levine, Parents, 21 Aug. 2026 Heilmann took the supposedly impersonal unit of modern art, the rectangle, and embodied it. — Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026 That means an 8- or 9-inch round or oval dish, 8-inch square, or 11-by-7-inch rectangle. — Martha Stewart, 18 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for rectangle

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Players who find a match mark the square on their tabla with a bean or coin; the game continues until players finish predetermined objectives, such as completing a column, a row, the four corners, or the entire board.

— Sanat Pai Raikar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026
Look east and southeast after dark for the Great Square of Pegasus — four moderately bright stars (Scheat, Alpheratz, Markab and Algenib) outlining an enormous square.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of square

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Bookcases, cube systems and modular units add vertical storage without attaching anything to the wall.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
The diced cubes of tuna mixed with avocado arrived with a garnish of black and white sesame seeds and one chive sprig draped on top, all surrounded by a fan of wonton chips.

— Restaurant Critic, Houston Chronicle, 30 Sep. 2026

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