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as in thick
having small pieces or lumps spread throughout
chunky peanut butter adds an interesting layer of texture when paired with jelly
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2
as in stout
being compact and broad in build and often short in stature
a chunky little toddler
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Recent Examples of chunky
Like most lifestyle trends, this aesthetic started in the fashion world, characterized by chunky knit sweaters, leather accessories, warm shades of brown, and other earthy colors.
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Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
In 2025 Lawrence now seems to be making a case for a slightly chunkier shoe profile with these Mary Janes.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 4 June 2025
Hawkins plays Laura like a sinister kindergarten teacher, all chunky jewelry and blatant favoritism.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 30 May 2025
Gronckles are medium-sized Boulder Class dragons that are chunky and cute with gigantic heads, short bodies and relatively small wings that beat as fast as a hummingbird.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 29 May 2025
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Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
In 2025 Lawrence now seems to be making a case for a slightly chunkier shoe profile with these Mary Janes.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 4 June 2025
Hawkins plays Laura like a sinister kindergarten teacher, all chunky jewelry and blatant favoritism.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 30 May 2025
Gronckles are medium-sized Boulder Class dragons that are chunky and cute with gigantic heads, short bodies and relatively small wings that beat as fast as a hummingbird.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chunky
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As thick clouds billowed out of Eyjafjallajökull, the skies over the North Atlantic — one of the world’s busiest aviation routes — fell silent, with air traffic dropping to levels that wouldn’t be seen again until the Covid pandemic a decade later.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
21 June 2025
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Simply lather a thick coating of petroleum jelly onto the scratch.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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Hughes was on pace for 92 points before he got hurt, while Hischier scored 35 goals and drove stout defensive results at a tidy $7.25 million cap hit.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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Amber Fortress, India Erected in the early 17th century by the Mughal ruler of Rajasthan, the Amber Fortress crowns a hilltop near Jaipur, its stout walls reflected in the waters of Maota Lake.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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One is for chocolate, ketchup, and mustard; another is for fat and cooking oil; another is for blood, dairy, and ice cream; and another is for coffee, tea, wine, and juice.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
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That’s not fat or muscle loss, but simply water shifting out of your muscles.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
18 June 2025
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This lumpy book, full of redundant stories and unnecessary detours that provide little illumination but plenty of needless bulk, lacks participation by the group’s members and is not the biography that this great and important band deserves.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2025
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Whether yours is filled with down, polyester, or something in between, knowing how to wash it properly can mean the difference between preserving its plush feel and ending up with a lumpy, flattened mess.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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The tune, a collaboration with Bruno Mars — whose presence surely helped the cut not only become a high-rising win but also a sturdy one — has now spent 34 weeks on the competitive tally.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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For your safety, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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In keeping with that environment, the canape dishes are served on rough-textured, sandstone-style dishware, and the patio staff wear unstructured, nubby wool jackets.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 June 2025
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These simple bars with a nubby, crumbly topping hold up well for travel, easily feed a crowd and are maximally adaptable.—
Melissa Clark,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Its silky texture absorbs effortlessly, leaving the skin feeling plump and protected without any greasy residue.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
26 May 2025
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It’s powered by ultra-low molecular collagen that penetrates deeply to firm and smooth fine lines, while oligo-hyaluronic acid hydrates better and faster than traditional HA, sinking in deeper and faster, leaving skin plump without heaviness.—
Marie Lodi,
Allure,
2 June 2025
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Fred’s guide took off on foot and circled behind the backbone, and Fred got into a solid shooting position with his rifle rested along a stubby pine.—
Jim Carmichel,
Outdoor Life,
5 June 2025
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Graham has a stubby build and some prospects are more athletic.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Chunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chunky. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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