as in rounded
resembling a bulb in roundness often in an unattractive way
a big, bulbous nose
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Giant Snowdrop
A bulbous perennial in the amaryllis family, Giant Snowdrops produce large, solitary white flowers.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2025
The Aquila has a bulbous design in the inner middle section of the hull, which limits wave action and delivers a good ride.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2025
Some people have been critical of the brand's electric vehicles, referring to the style as bulbous and jelly bean-like.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2025
With its distinctive bulbous body and tall, narrow chimney, the freestanding, front-loading outdoor fireplace retains and radiates heat more effectively than an open fire pit.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2025
The Aquila has a bulbous design in the inner middle section of the hull, which limits wave action and delivers a good ride.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2025
Some people have been critical of the brand's electric vehicles, referring to the style as bulbous and jelly bean-like.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2025
With its distinctive bulbous body and tall, narrow chimney, the freestanding, front-loading outdoor fireplace retains and radiates heat more effectively than an open fire pit.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulbous
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The Louis Vuitton logo is particular for a few reasons: perfectly rounded Os, an L with a short leg, and two very closely (almost touching) placed T's.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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According to City Manager Scott Peterson, the reasoning behind CoreCivic’s abrupt about-face on the application has nothing to do with a change in the company’s vision for entering into a contract with ICE to house hundreds of rounded up immigrants.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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New Mexico Florida has overtaken Duke as No. 1 in offensive efficiency following both teams opening round games on Thursday.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Birmingham 3 Regional, second round Venue: Schollmaier Arena — Fort Worth, Texas Time: 6 p.m.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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The 250-cc bike gets bobber-like styling, with a floating seat, tubular frame, retro lighting, and a simple circular dash.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
22 Mar. 2025
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The seal consists of a portrait of George Washington, the first U.S. president, set against a light-colored background inside a circular band.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Bulbous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulbous. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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