as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
bulky packages might cost more to mail
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Recent Examples of bulky
Wayfair offers several over-the-toilet storage cabinets that can help clear the clutter without adding a bulky piece of furniture to what may already be a tight space.
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Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2025
As with most cars of the era, more stringent crash standards compromised the appearance of 1975 and 1976 models by adding bulky rubber bumpers.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 18 July 2025
However, the nature of a 16-inch 2-in-1 presents a unique challenge: While convertible laptops aim for portability and intuitive tablet use, a display of this size is often unwieldy and bulky as a tablet.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 17 July 2025
The man in the doorway had broad shoulders and wore bulky gloves.
—Clare Sestanovich, New Yorker, 13 July 2025
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Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2025
As with most cars of the era, more stringent crash standards compromised the appearance of 1975 and 1976 models by adding bulky rubber bumpers.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 18 July 2025
However, the nature of a 16-inch 2-in-1 presents a unique challenge: While convertible laptops aim for portability and intuitive tablet use, a display of this size is often unwieldy and bulky as a tablet.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 17 July 2025
The man in the doorway had broad shoulders and wore bulky gloves.
—Clare Sestanovich, New Yorker, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulky
Adjective
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One and two-story cubist villas surround the hotel’s multiple gardens and patios with large terraces that extend into private outdoor spaces.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Cannon told the publication, citing how Jones reportedly left each of his children large inheritances.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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To unwind the settlement because of textual ambiguity could cause sizable harm.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 July 2025
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The hardest trays to install use a sizable collection of pieces and parts and require you to drill holes into your desk.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Driven by online forums and influencers, meme stock surges can result in significant gains for some investors while causing substantial losses for short sellers.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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The cost overruns are substantial but, on the positive side, our Country is doing very well and can afford just about anything — Even the cost of this building!—
Anna Commander
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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My jaw was on the floor of such a considerable cosign.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
18 July 2025
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When pushed to Wild Life Extreme, the Dell 16 Plus maintained a considerable lead over the Lenovo Yoga 7.—
Brian Westover,
PC Magazine,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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Peggy meets a handsome doctor from Newport whose family is less than enthusiastic about her career.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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Right now, a wide variety of styles are available for a fraction of their original price, like these preppy Sperry Top-Sider Men’s Gold Cup Boat Shoe Loafers, $65 off, that are suited for sun, sand, and surf, but are handsome enough to wear out to dinner.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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Beyond that is the main event: the big blue sea, which is making great crunching sounds as the waves stretch and yawn.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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The speaker explained that conservatives who voted against the rule want the crypto bills -- CLARITY, GENIUS and Anti CBDC Surveillance Act -- combined into one big package, rather than take separate standalone votes on each measure.—
Jay O'Brien,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Of course, those who steeled themselves and bought into the selloff have seen a tidy profit.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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According to Sheriff Nettleton, Dal las was clean and kept a tidy camp.—
Jim Zumbo,
Outdoor Life,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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The controversial singer-songwriter turned himself into the most successful musician in country several years back, and the duet was seen as a huge moment in pop culture.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Powering spacecraft, especially out in the dark, cold outer solar system, is a huge challenge.—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
26 July 2025
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“Bulky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulky. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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