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as in thick
having small pieces or lumps spread throughout
chunky peanut butter adds an interesting layer of texture when paired with jelly
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as in stout
being compact and broad in build and often short in stature
a chunky little toddler
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Recent Examples of chunky
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Renata Joffre, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Pierce’s picks include a lacquered sideboard, metal barstools, and a chunky wooden step stool that synthesizes Asian and Craftsman influences.
—Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 28 Mar. 2025
Rudin dons a chunky knit; would a guy so committed to cozycore really yell at all those assistants?
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
Home Home Decor Ideas Including chunky throw blankets, storage ottomans, crochet curtains, and more from $17.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
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Renata Joffre, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Pierce’s picks include a lacquered sideboard, metal barstools, and a chunky wooden step stool that synthesizes Asian and Craftsman influences.
—Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 28 Mar. 2025
Rudin dons a chunky knit; would a guy so committed to cozycore really yell at all those assistants?
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
Home Home Decor Ideas Including chunky throw blankets, storage ottomans, crochet curtains, and more from $17.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chunky
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Twangy bass lines thick enough to saw down a redwood tree are shredded with shivers of electric guitar to create a blues sound that cuts a hole straight through the decades.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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This beautiful Easter garland, on sale for $79.99 at Wayfair, is opulent and thick with twigs and pastel eggs that run throughout.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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At room temperature an individual piece can measure a stout 5 centimeters when stood upright on its end.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Cade Cunningham’s 36 points, stout defense subdue Knicks Where Red Wings assistant coach Trent Yawney goes, top young defensemen grow Colton Pouncy is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Detroit Lions.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Apparently, the secretary is unaware that vitamin A is fat soluble and not easily excreted, with any excess stored in the liver.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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As estrogen levels drop, changes in cholesterol, blood pressure, inflammation and fat distribution can lead to plaque buildup in blood vessels, which is a major cause of heart disease.—
Matthew Nudy,
The Conversation,
4 Apr. 2025
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Greek yogurt is smooth and creamy, while cheese curds give cottage cheese a lumpy texture.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
4 Mar. 2025
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Both Phobos and Deimos look like asteroids, being lumpy, cratered and small.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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It’s built from a sturdy metal base with a solid wood and plywood frame and has a swivel design that rotates 360 degrees.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Featuring a nubby texture made from thick loops of yarn, the material seamlessly blends style and comfort.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2025
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The soft, nubby texture of the fabric complements the curved furniture's soft edges, maximizing both comfort and style.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2025
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Each of the six shades are packed with vegan collagen, aloe, and seawater to keep skin juicy and plump.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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The glosses are cruelty free and vegan, with a non-sticky formula and long-lasting, glossy finish that leaves lips looking hydrated and plump.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
16 Apr. 2025
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Graham has a stubby build and some prospects are more athletic.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Elephants, for instance, became tapirs, with stubby trunks and legs.—
Caroline Winterer / Made by History,
TIME,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Chunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chunky. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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