1
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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2
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
With the sound quality backed by Marantz and the chunky chrome legs, it's got brains and beauty.
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Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
Wearing multiple layers — including a chunky beanie and hoodie — a smiling, unshaven Bieber sings in between sips.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2025
Sánchez wore a sheer black animal print dress paired with chunky black open-toed shoes, while Bezos opted for a navy polo paired with black pants and pale blue espadrilles.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Daft Punk’s chunky electro fuzz has been replaced by Nine Inch Nails’ crunchier industrial synths.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2025
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Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
Wearing multiple layers — including a chunky beanie and hoodie — a smiling, unshaven Bieber sings in between sips.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2025
Sánchez wore a sheer black animal print dress paired with chunky black open-toed shoes, while Bezos opted for a navy polo paired with black pants and pale blue espadrilles.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Daft Punk’s chunky electro fuzz has been replaced by Nine Inch Nails’ crunchier industrial synths.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chunky
Adjective
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That thick sole relieves pressure and pain, especially pain associated with conditions like plantar fasciitis.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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The smoke was thick enough to cast its own shadows upon the hill.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While the development of McCarthy is important to the Vikings this season, Wentz probably gives Minnesota the best chance to move the ball against a stout Browns defense.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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Hunter, acquired at the trade deadline last season in a move viewed at the time as fortifying an already stout roster, will likely be a mainstay in the starting lineup, at least while Strus is out.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Some recent research into low-carb, higher-fat diets like the carnivore diet shows potential improvement in markers for cardiovascular health.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
10 Oct. 2025
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Any Hollywood bigshot with her bank account might choose to spend their fat paychecks on luxury cars, 10-bedroom mansions, and cushy private jets.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The cast of women do not trust whatever Stacey and her lumpy lacefront wigs are selling.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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Across each lumpy dark-gray spheroid cuts an uneven line.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The lone crack in Yesavage’s sturdy exterior came in the first inning.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Suspend houseplants from the ceiling in macrame planters and add a nubby rug to complete the look.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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If anything, the tempestuous Swiss weather enhanced the cinematic effect and underscored the beauty of the natural materials—plush shearlings, nubby tweeds and densely woven cashmeres—that marry form and function, a true hallmark of luxury.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Beckham Hotel Collection Queen Pillows Encased with a cotton cover and made from a down alternative filling, the pillows have a plump loft that feels like a wonderful combination of soft and slightly firm.—
Lindsey Greenfeld,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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The set includes 18 pairs of eye masks to moisturize, freshen, plump, and brighten your skin.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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Powder detergent can remain clumpy throughout the load and leave behind dusty residue once the cycle ends.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
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However, unlike winds seen blowing from supermassive black holes near the Eddington limit, which are clumpy, the wind from GX13+1 flowed smoothly.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Chunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chunky. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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