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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
JuJu Smith-Schuster Star reporter Lisa Gutierrez: The last time the Chiefs and Eagles met in the Super Bowl, the Kansas City wide receiver walked into the stadium in a pleated Thom Browne skirt and chunky Fendi combat boots —- and wound up in Vogue.
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2025
Zellweger wore neither earrings nor necklace with this look, but did add a couple of chunky diamond cocktail rings to complement the sparkly top.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 6 Feb. 2025
In Cortland’s memory, there is a girl, lots of sheep, and a blond psychopath in a very chic chunky knit sweater.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 2 Feb. 2025
The controls on all trims are plastic, but chunky and clicky and easy to feel without looking.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2025
Zellweger wore neither earrings nor necklace with this look, but did add a couple of chunky diamond cocktail rings to complement the sparkly top.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 6 Feb. 2025
In Cortland’s memory, there is a girl, lots of sheep, and a blond psychopath in a very chic chunky knit sweater.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 2 Feb. 2025
The controls on all trims are plastic, but chunky and clicky and easy to feel without looking.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chunky
Adjective
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Each new song escalated the tension, which eventually grew so thick that the rappers took mere hours to respond with a new attack.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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The ensemble was lined with thick threads of fabric along the top and the skirt.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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But the Panthers need an upgrade at nose tackle, where Shy Tuttle hasn’t been stout enough.—
Dan Pompei,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Already stout against the run, Sieler had 10 sacks this past season and 20 since the start of 2023, the most by any NFL interior lineman.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Results of a systematic review and meta-analysis show that cinnamon supplementation can impact obesity such measurements of obesity as body weight, BMI, waist circumference, and fat mass when administered for periods longer than 12 weeks.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
6 Feb. 2025
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More food meant more nutrition, which meant more fat to cover us as insurance against lean times.—
Daniel Seifert,
JSTOR Daily,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Or take a swig of milk, and get something lumpy in your mouth?—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
1 Feb. 2025
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With politics, religion and social positions dividing people more than ever, chances are the new blended family is going to have some lumpy spots.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This lends a more expensive feel, resulting in a sturdy tablet without being thick or heavy, at 0.3 inch thick and 1.2 pounds.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PCMAG,
6 Feb. 2025
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This sturdy sideboard is equal parts functional and stylish.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Textures are furry and nubby; others are buttery soft with a silk-like drape.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Sep. 2019
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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
Adjective
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Argireline can be found in Estée Lauder’s serum alongside AHAs to promote a plump, youthful complexion.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Feb. 2025
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Get The Recipe 09 of 25 Lemony Shrimp Pasta Flex your cooking expertise with this stunning pasta, featuring plump pink shrimp, sweet fennel, and fresh basil.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
3 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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One of the loudest guests inside Capital One Arena on Sunday night had stubby legs, prominent ears and a long snout.—
Josh Robbins,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Chunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chunky. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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