sedans

noun

plural of sedan
1
as in runabouts

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as in coupes

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Recent Examples of sedans The initial lineup includes the A05 and A06 compact sedans, as well as the A07 midsize sedan. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sedans
  1. cars
  2. automobiles
  3. autos
  4. buses
  5. motorcars
  6. motor vehicles
  7. intermediates
  8. minis
Noun
  • In a separate interview, Sundwall homed in on cars and economic impact, outlining efficiency honed through the methods of private business, as well as total spending transparency.
    — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Other common violations include washing cars at home, filling pools and power washing, which are all disallowed.
    — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of cars
Noun
  • People have been wishing for flying cars since the earliest days of flight and automobiles.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
  • They were designed to combat the carbon emissions of gas-guzzling automobiles, and conspicuous consumption is at odds with saving the planet.
    — Matthew Lynn, Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of automobiles
Noun
  • The nation has ambitious goals of ramping up existing pharmaceutical and leather industries, and even moving into autos, medical devices, and semiconductors.
    — Charlie Campbell, Time, 20 Oct. 2026
  • High-tech goods such as semiconductors and autos have helped fuel its rising shipments overseas.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of autos
Noun
  • All fare enforcement teams will be pulled off of city buses until the MTA can investigate two allegations of improper use of force, MTA Chairman Janno Lieber said Thursday.
    — Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Shuttle buses will replace service between Merchandise Mart and Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren.
    — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of buses
Noun
  • In the 1920s, Rolls-Royce was producing experimental motorcars.
    — Morgan Korn, ABC News, 8 May 2026
  • When motorcars were new, gasoline worked more like a service than a product, let alone a commodity.
    — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 11 Apr. 2026
Definition of motorcars
Noun
  • While Tesla's primary business remains manufacturing EVs, Musk has signaled that the company is shifting away from traditional motor vehicles.
    — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • And fourth, when writing and passing the Clean Air Act, Congress specifically chose to preempt state regulations on emissions from new motor vehicles.
    — Patrick Parenteau, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of motor vehicles
Noun
  • According to the researcher, iron helps stabilize reaction intermediates during oxygen production, advancing overall cell performance.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, at the back of the pack, some of the drivers who started on slicks made stops to change to the intermediates.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of intermediates
Noun
  • Here, browse 24 dresses that strike the right balance, from party-ready minis to LBDs.
    — Corinne Pierre-Louis, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Today, the majority of your favorite products offer travel-size versions, including sets like Drunk Elephant’s popular minis that are even available to overnight before a trip.
    — Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of minis

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“Sedans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sedans. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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