protuberant

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pro·tu·ber·ant | \ prō-ˈtü-b(ə-)rənt

, -ˈtyü- \

Definition of protuberant

: thrusting out from a surrounding or adjacent surface often as a rounded mass : prominent protuberant eyes

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Recent Examples on the Web Bevelled edges flirt with object-ness, making the works seem fat material presentations, protuberant from walls, rather than pictures. — Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker, "How to Read Sam Gilliam’s Formalism," 9 Nov. 2020 Meanwhile, Angela is carrying on with protuberant tennis pro Tony Parker (Andrew Carter), who becomes the object of lust to both Edith and Angela's gay son, Lance (Tom DeTrinis). — F. Kathleen Foley, latimes.com, "Lust, secrets, murder: Dive into the drag-rific world of 'Die, Mommy, Die!'," 17 May 2018 If, for instance, a weak bladder leads a child to perform poorly in timed exams or protuberant ears means bullying blighted their education, genetic variants for these traits will show up as disadvantageous. — The Economist, "Genes and backgrounds matter most to exam results," 26 Mar. 2018 Remember the beefy Mitch (David Hasselhoff back then, now the ever-affable Dwayne Johnson) a smirking beach god with protuberant pectorals? — Karen D'souza, The Mercury News, "Review: Is ‘Baywatch’ hate-watch worthy?," 24 May 2017 Hoopskirts like armor, frilly materials made knife-sharp, curlers or a heeled pump worn as a protuberant helmet: this is female attire that makes a statement, at once protective and aggressive. — The New Yorker, "Rocha Dance Theatre," 12 May 2013 Her exceptionally protuberant breasts and derrière, which rendered her an object not only of curiosity but also of lust. — Ben Brantley, New York Times, "Review: ‘Venus’ Recalls a Woman’s Fortune, and Her Ruin," 15 May 2017

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