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triangular

[trahy-ang-gyuh-ler] / traɪˈæŋ gjə lər /
ADJECTIVE
three-cornered
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The Flatiron Building - with its unique triangular shape, narrow prow, ornamental columns and intricate decorative details - has been one of the most recognisable structures in New York City for more than a century.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

The triangular relationship that forms is heartbreakingly brutal yet beautiful, touching something deeper than blood.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

The insect can be identified by its flat triangular head, large eyes and clear wings.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 11, 2026

The spaces between the fingers resemble the triangular basins created as the crust extends.

From Science Daily Jun. 4, 2026

The triangular shape of the boy leaning on the ledge gives stability to the painting, which helps to suspend the fleeting instant in time.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson




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