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
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.
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Nbc Bay Area Staff, NBC News, 29 Jan. 2025
But the bulbous embellishment at the end of this viper’s tail is not a tumor or other growth imperfection, but rather one of nature’s trickiest anatomical lures.
—Ryley Graham, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Jan. 2025
The central portion of the buds that houses the drivers is rather bulbous, while a flat panel forms the outermost surface.
—PCMAG, 14 Jan. 2025
What are skin tags? Skin tags are generally recognizable as small, bulbous growths connected to the skin with a stalk.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
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Nbc Bay Area Staff, NBC News, 29 Jan. 2025
But the bulbous embellishment at the end of this viper’s tail is not a tumor or other growth imperfection, but rather one of nature’s trickiest anatomical lures.
—Ryley Graham, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Jan. 2025
The central portion of the buds that houses the drivers is rather bulbous, while a flat panel forms the outermost surface.
—PCMAG, 14 Jan. 2025
What are skin tags? Skin tags are generally recognizable as small, bulbous growths connected to the skin with a stalk.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulbous
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Curved lines are also a signature part of the aesthetic (rather than sleek geometric shapes), so incorporate details like scalloped edges and soft, rounded shapes.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2025
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The Peacock sub count as of the end of 2024, provided as a rounded figure, stood at the same 36 million as of the end of September and was up from 31 million as of the end of 2023, the company disclosed.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The split division format allows for the powerhouses to meet in round one, which is early for the caliber of talent.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Feb. 2025
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In the end, Herro became the fifth Heat player to win the 3-point contest with a final round score of 24.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2025
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The dogs indicated that drugs were present in the pallets, and police found one of pavers, which was shaped like a hexagon, contained a circular container hidden inside that contained 800 grams of methamphetamine.—
Julia Gomez,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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The diving tower, the circular stair down to the pool deck, and the porte-cochere are all original historic elements preserved during renovations, Chetwynd said.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Bulbous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulbous. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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