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adjective

ˈbəm-pər How to pronounce bumper (audio)
Definition of bumpernext
1
as in excellent
of the very best kind it's been a bumper year for movies aimed at intelligent adults

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2
as in huge
unusually large a bumper crop of pumpkins that year

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bumper

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noun

ˈbəm-pər How to pronounce bumper (audio)
as in buffer
something that serves as a protective barrier cars have bumpers to protect them from damage in minor collisions

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Recent Examples of bumper
Noun
So by the time Max was 3 years old, he was already plopped into a kid kart inside the speedway’s shipping and receiving warehouse while being pulled around with a bungee cord tied to the front bumper. — Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026 This controller uses Scuf's latest non-slip wraparound bumpers that have more surface area than before. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026 Dean Martin’s classic Stutz bore the license plate DRUNKY, and early fitness guru Jack LaLanne put REDUCE on his Cadillac’s bumpers. — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 The family said the diagnosis likely stems from his racing career — one in which drivers crushed bumpers and raced like gladiators without the safety protections found in the sport now. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bumper
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumper
  1. excellent
  2. huge
  3. buffer
  4. great
  5. giant
  6. fender
  7. terrific
  8. gigantic
Adjective
  • Her shoes are already a favorite among industry insiders for their sleek appeal and excellent construction.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • In late September, the concept was thrust back into the public consciousness thanks to a Variety interview with actor Jack Innanen, who plays the Canadian himbo Paul Baker on the excellent sitcom Adults.
    — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • The account has more than 13 million followers, giving whoever controlled it access to a huge audience and the credibility that comes with Microsoft’s name.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
  • For a family living in poverty, having a home can make a huge difference in the fight for survival.
    — Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of huge
Noun
  • The site would also include landscaping and arborvitae to create a visual buffer.
    — Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The 48-hour buffer companies used to count on isn’t coming back, and every year the window narrows further.
    — Ronn Torossian, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of buffer
Adjective
  • But this is in fact the opportunity hiding inside the greatest technological acceleration of our lifetimes.
    — Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • This scandal comes as an appalling blow to the BND, and Germany as a whole, at a time of great danger.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of great
Adjective
  • The most direct tribute to Tippett came in the battle against two giant droids guarding an overlord’s chamber.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The giant company now called Skydance Media made some commitments to the indie film space in a settlement with a group of Attorneys General who had sued to block the merger.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of giant
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  • An employee at the rental dealership also said there were no hard feelings following the fender-bender.
    — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The 4×4 has also been equipped with a bold body kit that includes a more aggressive front fascia, hood scoop, and even larger fender flares.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of fender
Adjective
  • He’s thrived while finally given a full workload for the first time, showing terrific vision and explosion as a receiver and runner.
    — Dalton Del Don, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Some of those who contributed to it brought it to Knott’s Berry Farm, where it has been fine-tuned into the terrific Ghost Town Alive!
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of terrific
Adjective
  • The Board leverages the visual engagement potential of a gigantic iPad with the appealing tactility of board games.
    — Kevin Cortez, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
  • M'Baku is the leader of the Jabari tribe, a Wakandan community that worships a gigantic white gorilla deity.
    — Sohini Sarah Pillai, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of gigantic

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“Bumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumper. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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