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adjective

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as in close
closely acquainted promised to remain bosom friends for the rest of their lives

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bosom

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noun

ˈbu̇-zəm How to pronounce bosom (audio)
as in soul
the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions his friend's sudden death pained him to his very bosom

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bosom

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verb

as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely bosomed by overgrown shrubbery, the abandoned cottage seemed like the ideal place for an afternoon tryst

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Recent Examples of bosom
Adjective
Schubert and the law enforcement agencies that fall under her jurisdiction appear to be bosom buddies. — Monique Judge, The Root, 15 May 2018 Jim Hamre and Zack Willhoite were also bosom buddies in their passion for public transportation who had excitedly awaited the day higher-speed trains could zip through their home turf. — Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2017
Noun
Venom is hunted by antagonistic forces from his home world while Eddie runs afoul of more human villains, and the bantering bosom buddies have to work together to save each other. — Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 27 Nov. 2024 The first thing that popped into my head was something about burying his face on her ample bosom. — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 14 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for bosom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bosom
  1. close
  2. soul
  3. wrap
  4. intimate
  5. heart
  6. envelop
  7. familiar
  8. breast
Adjective
  • Since Sullivan’s arrest, there have been calls for a state-level investigation and a closer examination of its safety net for children, including homeschooling practices, around which there is little or no regulation, according to a 2018 Connecticut Office of the Child Advocate report.
    — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Coleman remains one of his closest friends in football and is able to provide insight into the formative parts of his playing and coaching careers.
    — Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of close
Noun
  • Mainly because soul tie enthusiasts don’t do a good job delineating the difference between godly and ungodly connections.
    — Dominique Fluker, Essence, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Tala, known for her seamless blend of R&B, bossa nova, and soul, has delivered an album that transcends genre constraints.
    — Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of soul
Verb
  • How to Store Whole Artichokes in a Bag Store artichokes loosely wrapped in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for a week or two.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025
  • His Instagram carousel posted the same day featured a picture of their son crawling on the floor in front of a big home cinema screen, wrapped in a cozy blanket.
    — Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of wrap
Adjective
  • The photos come about a week after Kelce and his girlfriend Taylor Swift were spotted spending an intimate night out in New York City.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
  • The actor skillfully plays nine different roles using props, tone, and mannerisms to differentiate the characters, with the compact setting making the action feel all the more intimate.
    — Staff Author, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of intimate
Noun
  • With tech in one hand and heart in the other, Riri is forced to navigate a new kind of battle—one that challenges her intellect, her upbringing, and her purpose.
    — Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Mar. 2025
  • But against a champion like Djokovic, heart and head were not enough.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2025
Definition of heart
Verb
  • The first spritz envelops you in pistachio, which then unfolds into a nutty, herbal, and deliciously sweet aroma.
    — Danielle James, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Lush Pierre Frey wallpaper envelops the powder room, while a pleated Decors Barbares sink skirt adds a romantic, textural contrast.
    — Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of envelop
Adjective
  • And then, aren’t cats emblematic of whatever is familiar but ultimately unknowable?
    — Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Customers at Clark’s can expect a menu that looks familiar to those who enjoyed The Good Wurst.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of familiar
Noun
  • The report also notes that since 1989, breast cancer mortality rates have dropped by 44%, which equates to around 517,900 lives.
    — KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Four days after announcing that her stage 3 breast cancer (invasive ductal carcinoma) diagnosis might have progressed to stage 4 after signs of the disease were discovered on her liver, Thurston, 34, confirmed the news in a video on Instagram.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Definition of breast

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