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Daft Punk’s chunky electro fuzz has been replaced by Nine Inch Nails’ crunchier industrial synths.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Daft Punk’s chunky electro fuzz has been replaced by Nine Inch Nails’ crunchier industrial synths.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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The Chiefs grew more stout as the game progressed and held the Lions to 98 rushing yards by night’s end.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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That toughness, determination and preparation paid off against a stout Sooners defense.—
Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
12 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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If possible, drive to a nearby sturdy building.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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If possible, drive to a nearby sturdy building.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 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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Her signature sweet and savory pastries, including the hearty Breakfast Machine with roasted Yukon gold potatoes, sausage, egg, bacon and cheddar; the plump almond croissant and the Tarte au Citron Meringue often sell out, so folks in-the-know preorder online.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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Crisp apple and pear slices, and plump figs add a touch of crunch and freshness.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Keaton accepted her Academy Award in signature style—a taupe blazer pinned with a pink carnation, a swaggeringly long skirt and clumpy ankle boots.—
Ellen Burney,
Vogue,
11 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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“Chunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chunky. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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