1
as in gaunt
being tall, thin and usually loose-jointed
we could use a rangy girl like you on our basketball team
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2
as in broad
having considerable extent
a speech that took a rangy look at the problems facing the university
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Recent Examples of rangy
And because every number is loaded with callbacks and foreshadowings, both musically and lyrically, the rangy story is tied into a very tight thematic bundle.
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Jesse Green, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Up for three Grammys at next year’s ceremony — a rangy haul of nods for global music album, R&B song and African Music Performance — Tems is carrying a new era of Nigerian music around the world.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Rihanna draped herself in a deliberately rangy stole.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
In that game, Minnesota’s aggressive, athletic and rangy defense choked out the Warriors’ offense in the halfcourt, limiting Golden State to a 15-point second quarter and an 18-point fourth.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Jesse Green, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Up for three Grammys at next year’s ceremony — a rangy haul of nods for global music album, R&B song and African Music Performance — Tems is carrying a new era of Nigerian music around the world.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Rihanna draped herself in a deliberately rangy stole.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
In that game, Minnesota’s aggressive, athletic and rangy defense choked out the Warriors’ offense in the halfcourt, limiting Golden State to a 15-point second quarter and an 18-point fourth.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rangy
Adjective
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The three male hostages released last Saturday appeared gaunt and frail, and Israelis reacted with anger and horror at their appearance.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
10 Feb. 2025
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Ohad Ben Ami, Eli Sharabi and Or Levy appeared gaunt and frail as they were paraded by the militants on a makeshift stage in Gaza before they were handed over to the Red Cross.—
Michael Rios,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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This reflects a broader trend of teams relying on a patchwork of partial sponsors to keep operations running smoothly, moving away from the strong backing typically offered by a single sponsor.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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Room for a deal The 10% duties are a far cry from the upwards of 60% tariffs that Trump had threatened to levy on China during his campaign, signaling that there could be more to come if the two sides are not able to reach a deal on a broader host of issues.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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He’s got a whole team scouring the subway for a tall, lanky, besuited man challenging down-on-their-luck strangers to one-on-one ddakji.—
Tony Maglio,
IndieWire,
16 Jan. 2025
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Paul is in his sixties but has a youthful and bohemian air, with a tall, lanky frame, a ponytail down his back, and the tattoos of past lives along the surface of his arms.—
Rachel Kushner,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Dec. 2024
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After the plan was finalized in 2016, Scofield faced the thankless task of balancing clean energy with a wide range of competing interests — not just conservation but also hiking, camping, off-roading, mining and more.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2025
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Sean Kelly Gallery, which has participated in the last seven editions of Maco, brought a wide range of artists at prices ranging from $12,000 to $225,000, with some emphasis on Latin American artists on the roster, including Ana González and Jose Dávila.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The year is already off to a stylish start for Frame, which just dropped a new skinny jean release with Gen Z icon Alix Earle.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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In the rare mother-son paparazzi photos, Hailey matched Jack's black Doona stroller and carseat with an all-black outfit of her own, pairing relaxed trousers with a chic faux fur coat, skinny sunglasses, and simple black boots.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The move to cast Culpo in the John Wells drama is part of Fox’s extensive Super Bowl LIX coverage.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2025
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Williams and Wilmore brought extensive experience in EVAs—or extravehicular activities—to this mission.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
3 Feb. 2025
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In 2023, the task force released a groundbreaking report filled with over 100 policy recommendations, ranging from financial compensation to sweeping reforms in education, housing, and criminal justice.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
6 Feb. 2025
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The mixed response is an example of the challenge the company faces implementing its sweeping plan to revive the struggling chain.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN,
6 Feb. 2025
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Plants receiving adequate light will produce dense, attractive new growth but the previous growth will always look spindly.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Feb. 2025
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The trees were all short and spindly, leaned a bit too much or were thin on one side.—
Greg Borowski,
Journal Sentinel,
18 Dec. 2024
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“Rangy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rangy. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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