Examples of chunky in a Sentence
The shoes have chunky heels.
an athlete with a chunky build
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The shape has also been appearing on runways in more exaggerated forms — including chunky hybrids and platform styles that push past their school-girl origins.
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2025
This chunky pullover is a best-seller at Amazon with more than 7,000 sweaters purchased this month.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
The chunky knit and slightly slouchy fit feels just right for layering—try it with jeans and suede ballet flats for a monochromatic brown moment, or over a white tee for slight contrast.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
The image—snapshotted from promo footage of her upcoming Eras Tour documentary—shows Swift in the gym wearing a black tank top and the bold, chunky accessory.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2025
This chunky pullover is a best-seller at Amazon with more than 7,000 sweaters purchased this month.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
The chunky knit and slightly slouchy fit feels just right for layering—try it with jeans and suede ballet flats for a monochromatic brown moment, or over a white tee for slight contrast.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
The image—snapshotted from promo footage of her upcoming Eras Tour documentary—shows Swift in the gym wearing a black tank top and the bold, chunky accessory.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Chunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chunky. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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