as in rounded
resembling a bulb in roundness often in an unattractive way
a big, bulbous nose
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Recent Examples of bulbous
Lydia said in a confessional, referencing the giant, bulbous pink hat on her head, and the long, furry coat that also had large, puffy balls made of fabric dragging down by her heels.
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EW.com, 1 Feb. 2025
These are bulbous pillows of lava that form enormous mounds that can overwhelm everything around them.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
This bulbous Oxalis makes small white bulbs all along the length of its deep roots.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
This type of dolphin with its stocky body and bulbous head can weigh as much as 1,100 pounds and reach up to 13 feet long.
—Nbc Bay Area Staff, NBC News, 29 Jan. 2025
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EW.com, 1 Feb. 2025
These are bulbous pillows of lava that form enormous mounds that can overwhelm everything around them.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
This bulbous Oxalis makes small white bulbs all along the length of its deep roots.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
This type of dolphin with its stocky body and bulbous head can weigh as much as 1,100 pounds and reach up to 13 feet long.
—Nbc Bay Area Staff, NBC News, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulbous
Adjective
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Regardless of the results, Bronze feels her game is now more rounded, having sampled plenty of each country.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Introduced in 1858, the rectangular canvas chests were stackable, unlike their rounded predecessors.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The combination of a round brush and hair dryer lifts roots while detangling and smoothing hair.—
Kylee McGuigan,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2025
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Rocket Arena will later host men's first round March Madness games on March 21 and 23.—
Sam Allard,
Axios,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The slim-fitting dress featured circular buttons down the front placket and sharp shoulders with long sleeves and a midi length.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
10 Mar. 2025
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It’s thought that the look will be loosely based on the way the Vision Pro software appears—notably with circular app icons, translucent panels and prominent use of shadow, though not all elements will apply on the iPhone, iPad and Mac, it’s thought.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Bulbous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulbous. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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