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as in plump
having an excess of body fat
a rotund little man who, predictably, was asked to play Santa every year
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as in round
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones
the actor's distinct baritone and his clear and rotund elocution are especially effective in dramatic readings
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Recent Examples of rotund
Fast forward to today, and, somehow, the tremendously rotund AMG GT rips down twisty roads with nearly as much athleticism as fare weighing 2,000-or-more pounds less.
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Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
This movie re-creates the makeover montage, replete with the prosthetics and the gay brother, as well as the party scene wherein the protagonist must appear as both themselves and their rotund elderly character.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025
VanTuyle wound up doing the walrus voice for the final version of the movie, which just might make the tusk, whiskered, somewhat dopey and pleasingly rotund character a star.
—Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 26 Nov. 2025
The Moomins, created by Finnish artist and writer Tove Jansson during WWII, are gentle, rotund trolls who live in Moominvalley, a magical place where adventures are always waiting around the corner and the values of friendship, bravery and respect are ever-present.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
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Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
This movie re-creates the makeover montage, replete with the prosthetics and the gay brother, as well as the party scene wherein the protagonist must appear as both themselves and their rotund elderly character.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025
VanTuyle wound up doing the walrus voice for the final version of the movie, which just might make the tusk, whiskered, somewhat dopey and pleasingly rotund character a star.
—Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 26 Nov. 2025
The Moomins, created by Finnish artist and writer Tove Jansson during WWII, are gentle, rotund trolls who live in Moominvalley, a magical place where adventures are always waiting around the corner and the values of friendship, bravery and respect are ever-present.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotund
Adjective
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The abalone is plump and toothsome, yet still tender and accompanied by asparagus kissed by the fire.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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Post use, skin looks and feels more plump and less inflamed, with redness virtually gone and fine lines softened.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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It was shaped like a cheap plastic GPS device with a yellow body and a round light-sensing eye on top connected by a little neck.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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This day in sports history 1954 — Rocky Marciano scores a 15-round unanimous decision over Ezzard Charles at New York to retain the world heavyweight title.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Additionally, the study focused specifically on removing sucrose from low-fat meals, meaning the results might not apply to people eliminating sugar while following higher-fat or ketogenic eating plans, the researchers noted.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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His 3-year-old son Sonny is learning to swing a fat plastic bat, all while working on his launch angle.—
Barry Svrluga,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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On the other, giving up 24 goals in a five-game loss to a team that immediately forgets how to score and gets swept isn’t exactly a ringing endorsement of a team being close to contending.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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There is performance and rage, humor and babies, bell ringing and escape rooms.—
Erica Firpo,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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To be able to impact the lives of our officers and residents and the visitors of Miami, to be responsible for the safety of one of the most vibrant major cities in the world, what an honor.—
Peter D'Oench,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Following the formal ceremonies, the gathering transitioned into a vibrant cultural celebration.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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The pacing is erratic and the sonorous voice-over narration doesn’t help either.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
13 May 2026
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Metals are particularly sonorous, as anyone who has been around toddlers (and pots and pans) can testify.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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And to bring this material, a lot of it which is sadly still resonant and relevant, but to bring it to new audiences.—
Carita Rizzo,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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The hallmarks of the Navy Blue sound are present—barely-there snares keeping time in the distance, string samples melting into reflective puddles, overtones from resonant piano lines.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
10 June 2026
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The loudest swing of the night belonged to the Cubs’ Michael Busch, who sent a three-run shot off lefty Erik Miller into McCovey Cove.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Students at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill designed and 3D-printed a new version of the vuvuzela, the loud plastic horn that became infamous during past international soccer tournaments.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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“Rotund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotund. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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