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as in athletic
marked by a well-developed musculature
Olympic runners tend to have very muscular legs
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as in strong
having muscles capable of exerting great physical force
a muscular superhero who can easily lift a ton or more
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as in aggressive
marked by or uttered with forcefulness
a presidential speech that promises to be a muscular enunciation of the nation's foreign policy
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as in rich
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)
a muscular red wine that goes especially well with beef
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Recent Examples of muscular
The suspect is believed to be around 6 feet tall, muscular and now has an injury to his left foot inflicted by the teen who fought back, according to KSBW.
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Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 26 May 2025
Plank The soldier must maintain a proper plank position for as long as possible, testing muscular endurance and balance.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
Meantime my 12- and 13-year-old boys were now becoming young men, taller and heavier and in some cases impressively muscular.
—J.t. Barbarese, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
These edits were designed to express dire wolf characteristics, including larger size, more muscular build, thicker coat, and distinctive coat coloration.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 26 May 2025
Plank The soldier must maintain a proper plank position for as long as possible, testing muscular endurance and balance.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
Meantime my 12- and 13-year-old boys were now becoming young men, taller and heavier and in some cases impressively muscular.
—J.t. Barbarese, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
These edits were designed to express dire wolf characteristics, including larger size, more muscular build, thicker coat, and distinctive coat coloration.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for muscular
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Barry graduated from UConn in 1954, and worked 31 years in the athletic department, beginning as a ticket manager and working his way up to assistant athletic director in 1970, and associate athletic director for operations in 1983.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2025
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The authority lies with the 10 FBS commissioners and Notre Dame’s athletic director, who make up the CFP management committee.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
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But even in Alberta, a province that has favored development, the legacy policies are still likely not aggressive enough to meet the moment.—
Mark Le Dain,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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His distinctive silhouette animated the race as its most aggressive rider — low on his bike, crucifix poking out from behind a half-undone zip, barely appearing to breathe but for the sheen of sweat.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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Congo is rich in timber, coffee, and cacao as well as minerals, while Rwanda can provide a safe and stable—if authoritarian—base for companies to operate.—
Joshua Z. Walker,
Foreign Affairs,
17 June 2025
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These stories are rich, at times hallucinogenic, and unforgettable.—
Grace Flahive
June 17,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2025
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Her sinewy voice lends the song an effortlessly cool vibe, one perfect for the warm days ahead.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
9 June 2025
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My legs: muscular during my years of playing varsity soccer and basketball and running track; long and sinewy in my later adult life; milky-pale every winter, yet sunburned often and easily in the summer.—
Laura Neilson,
Vogue,
30 May 2025
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Also don’t forget that your network is your most powerful asset, so actively grow it and reach out to them for word-of-mouth job referrals or recommendations.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2025
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That means doing your best to get in at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity exercise, or 75 minutes a week of vigorous exercise, along with two days of strength training, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).—
Korin Miller,
Flow Space,
16 June 2025
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These Asian species spread very easily to natural areas, where their vigorous growth smothers native plants.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
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The Abrams carries a 120mm cannon, robust armor and has a top speed of 45 mph.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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The airport has implemented a robust circular economy program, focusing on materials recovery and reducing single-use plastics.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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“Muscular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muscular. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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