as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
bulky packages might cost more to mail
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Recent Examples of bulky
Clara Clark Diamond Weave Quilt Set The quilt is patterned with a special technology that fuses the design onto the blanket without bulky seams or stitching, which brings a polished, hotel-quality look to your bed without trapping heat like a traditional quilt.
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Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Robinson has a bone bruise and sported a bulky brace while watching practice Friday.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 1 Aug. 2025
Experiments over the years have shown Bohr to be correct, but there's always been the small, nagging doubt that bulky apparatus could introduce effects that mask seeing light as a wave and a particle simultaneously.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 31 July 2025
Still, the costs can be substantial, particularly for those shipping large and bulky items.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2025
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Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Robinson has a bone bruise and sported a bulky brace while watching practice Friday.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 1 Aug. 2025
Experiments over the years have shown Bohr to be correct, but there's always been the small, nagging doubt that bulky apparatus could introduce effects that mask seeing light as a wave and a particle simultaneously.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 31 July 2025
Still, the costs can be substantial, particularly for those shipping large and bulky items.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulky
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Lopez’s visit to Turkey’s largest city coincided with her Aug. 5 performance at Yenikapi Festival Park during the Istanbul Festival.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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On the second floor, Byrd said a large recovery lounge was built to be bigger than many Grand Slam tournament venues.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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With the score, Rivera surged to an early and sizable lead.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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As soon as the basic follow-up question was asked, the sizable majority in support of California’s green agenda vanished.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
5 Aug. 2025
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The operational efficiency gains are substantial enough to justify rebuilding treasury operations around crypto infrastructure.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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In other news as the feature enters post-production, Collins has announced a substantial equity investment into his production company This Seems Reel Entertainment.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Stam had gambling issues, the court was told, and had become addicted to nitrous oxide, as well as running up considerable debts and finding his life in danger for owing money to the wrong people.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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Be aware, though, that this option will involve a considerable expense, since you will be required to pay the entire premium (the employer will no longer pay what is usually a substantial share).—
Elisabeth Rosenthal,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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There’s a large picture window, a handsome bar, and lighting that is not overly bright.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Property developers were more than happy to tear down the mansions and build very handsome tall buildings, and quite a few of them were structured as cooperatives.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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After a rough start on floor, Hang roared back with a clean and powerful vault, good for a big 14.050.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published.—
Lisa Song,
ProPublica,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The unconventional choice hints at the director’s disinterest in a tidy search-and-rescue, and the relief that comes with it.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
15 Aug. 2025
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Beyond the city, morning mist drapes over castle turrets like Vianden’s, and vineyards ripple in tidy rows along the Moselle.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The numbers show that while AC/DC’s international fanbase is huge, U.S. listeners — whose activity is counted on the Billboard Global 200 but not on the Billboard Global Excl.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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There were two huge influences bearing down on me, outside of my family, that led to this film.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Bulky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulky. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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