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
Fat Bear Week is an online competition, established in 2014, where anyone can vote daily for who advances in the bracket to determine the eventual champion, Katmai's bulkiest brown bear.
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Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The clean lines give a more streamlined look than traditional, bulky office chairs.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Sep. 2025
The Series 11 is arguably the nicest-looking of the bunch, with an excellent 2,000-nit LTPO3 wide-angle OLED display for improved brightness and off-angle visibility compared with the SE 3, and a sleeker design than the bulky Ultra 3.
—PC Magazine, 16 Sep. 2025
Analog designs also rely upon mechanical rotation for scanning—one reason early models were bulky, costly, and less reliable.
—Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
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Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The clean lines give a more streamlined look than traditional, bulky office chairs.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Sep. 2025
The Series 11 is arguably the nicest-looking of the bunch, with an excellent 2,000-nit LTPO3 wide-angle OLED display for improved brightness and off-angle visibility compared with the SE 3, and a sleeker design than the bulky Ultra 3.
—PC Magazine, 16 Sep. 2025
Analog designs also rely upon mechanical rotation for scanning—one reason early models were bulky, costly, and less reliable.
—Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulky
Adjective
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In follow-up comments, the original poster noted that their roommate had already claimed the larger room.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Rather, the goal is to maximise investment returns – Mounsey-Heysham and his co-founders just happen to believe the best way to do that is to identify companies with convincing answers to large and seemingly intractable societal problems.—
David Prosser,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Turns out there is also a sizable hitch in the AI internal code-generation mechanics.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The party’s misfortunes appear even greater in the context of its landslide victory in July last year, which delivered it a sizable majority in parliament.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Gap years spent working, volunteering, or launching projects often lead to more intentional education choices and a more substantial ROI.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The lot of the unit covers a substantial area of 7,400 square feet.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The new asking price is a considerable price cut from the $59,950,000 Lopez, 56, and Affleck, 53, were asking for in July.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, the drawbacks of these machines for the wrist—their reliance on a human being as an energy source, their lack of uniformity within identical reference numbers, even their oft-finicky nature—are what gives them their considerable charm.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
20 Sep. 2025
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And part of it was that face, the sort of Adonis-like mug that tips the scales from handsome to outright pretty.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
16 Sep. 2025
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Being Birkin’s partner was an ego boost for Gainsbourg, who had never been conventionally handsome and whose heavy drinking and smoking had aged him prematurely.—
Anahid Nersessian,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Not that the Aztecs don’t appreciate the buzz that accompanies a big win.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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Jones said the 49ers’ two biggest blunders Sunday were his fault.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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If a freestanding bin is unavoidable, choose a sleek and durable model that complements the kitchen’s style, and keep it spotless to maintain a tidy, intentional look.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Sep. 2025
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Filmed on location in Mallorca, the six-part series follows Tom (Lasson) and Petra (Linnertorp), a successful Swedish couple who sell their hypermarket in Sweden for a tidy sum and head for a life of luxury on the Spanish island.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The playoff picture should get more clear in Week 5 with some huge showdowns - notably Penn State hosting Oregon and Georgia hosting Alabama.—
Erick Smith,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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Lamb is a huge focal point for the Dallas offense and is one of the best wide receivers in the NFL.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Bulky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulky. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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