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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
Wilson paired the look with white shoes, a coordinated cowgirl hat and a chunky statement belt at the waist, reminiscent of the Y2K trend but this time with a country core edge.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
Sheer skirt & chunky knit As the weather changes, find that perfect between-season styling by getting creative with summery favorites.
—Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 24 Sep. 2025
Fat Bear Week is back, and so are the chunky contenders.
—Jessica Campbell-Salley, Outside, 23 Sep. 2025
Fluid Form Satin and silk dresses are ideal for a night out in the city—but they can also be layered with chunky knit for daytime ease.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
Sheer skirt & chunky knit As the weather changes, find that perfect between-season styling by getting creative with summery favorites.
—Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 24 Sep. 2025
Fat Bear Week is back, and so are the chunky contenders.
—Jessica Campbell-Salley, Outside, 23 Sep. 2025
Fluid Form Satin and silk dresses are ideal for a night out in the city—but they can also be layered with chunky knit for daytime ease.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 23 Sep. 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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Brushed with a maltose syrup glaze, the ducks roast in a custom oven over a water bath, where fat drips into water instead of flames, keeping the meat moist and the smoke clean.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Oct. 2025
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These additions boost your smoothies' protein and healthy fat content, which can further moderate blood sugar response.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Across each lumpy dark-gray spheroid cuts an uneven line.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Try one of the following methods and repeat every other month or as needed, when the balls begin to look lumpy and matted.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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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 9 Oct. 2025.
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