Examples of chunky in a Sentence
The shoes have chunky heels.
an athlete with a chunky build
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The Row and Celine might also have something to do with the legging’s comeback as a wardrobe essential, styled more intentionally than just white socks and a chunky sneaker.
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Talia Abbas, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2026
Soups can take many forms — smooth or chunky, clear or creamy, rustic or elegant.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Since the release of Ryan Murphy’s American Love Story anthology, Bessette’s pre-platinum hair color—a golden, California blonde with chunky highlights—has captured beauty fans’ imagination once again.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
The chunky platform adds height, and the slip-on design makes airport security feel less like a race.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
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Talia Abbas, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2026
Soups can take many forms — smooth or chunky, clear or creamy, rustic or elegant.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Since the release of Ryan Murphy’s American Love Story anthology, Bessette’s pre-platinum hair color—a golden, California blonde with chunky highlights—has captured beauty fans’ imagination once again.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
The chunky platform adds height, and the slip-on design makes airport security feel less like a race.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Chunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chunky. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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