as in powerful
strongly and heavily built
a beefy man who worked in a warehouse all his life
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Recent Examples of beefy
The beefy treats can be found in joints from West Palm Beach down to the eastern end of Alligator Alley.
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Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
The reveal took place in a studio in Glendale, California where Recon models with illuminated iconic seven-slot grilles, square backs and beefy tires were set amid ponds, dunes and hills, striking poses to show off its capability.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Beadlock 18-inch wheels sit in beefy 40-inch tires at every corner, and favorable approach, departure, and breakover angles—obviously a must on the dunes—are complemented by a low-drag shell that also safeguards stability.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 28 Jan. 2026
The body seems beefier than that of the standard grand tourer, its grille larger, and its rear wing even bigger.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2026
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Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
The reveal took place in a studio in Glendale, California where Recon models with illuminated iconic seven-slot grilles, square backs and beefy tires were set amid ponds, dunes and hills, striking poses to show off its capability.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Beadlock 18-inch wheels sit in beefy 40-inch tires at every corner, and favorable approach, departure, and breakover angles—obviously a must on the dunes—are complemented by a low-drag shell that also safeguards stability.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 28 Jan. 2026
The body seems beefier than that of the standard grand tourer, its grille larger, and its rear wing even bigger.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beefy
Adjective
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The military remains Pakistan’s most powerful institution, having solidified its dominance throughout the country’s history with coups and constitutional amendments.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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But should the polls in the late spring still resemble those from mid-winter, powerful Democrats may pressure some of the candidates who have struggled to raise money or secure much support in the polls to drop out.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The half-million-dollar campus, equivalent to more than $9 million today, was designed to function as both an academic and civic space, with a large auditorium and athletic fields reflecting the city’s growing expectations for public education.—
Sarah M. Boye,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
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Offensive linemen will run, jump and side-shuffle their way Sunday through skill and athletic testing at Lucas Oil Stadium.—
Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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The Thule runs a little taller and wider than your average stroller thanks to its burly rear wheels and stocky frame.—
Erica Zazo,
Outside,
20 Feb. 2026
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Although burly striker Pio Esposito equalized with an opportunist finish 10 minutes later, the home side picked off Inter with two goals in quick succession in the second half.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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One such pet, Lainey, a husky shepherd, was found after going missing in Arizona with the help of a neighbor's Ring camera.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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The team can help plan reindeer and husky rides, reindeer farm visits, snowmobiles tours across the area’s fells and taiga forests, or Aurora-chasing tours, guided by local experts.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Varieties like Tall Telephone and Champion of England live up to their mighty names, and these can grow upwards of 6 feet or more.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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Maddie Brown scored the Tommies’ final goal of the winter midway through the second period, but her tally barely made a dent in the mighty titan’s armor.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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With tribe immunity at a premium in these early episodes, the targets may well be the players known as brainy schemers rather than brawny athletes.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
25 Feb. 2026
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Gone are the days of a brawny construction worker or brainy engineer stepping up to build a sturdy shelter, winning the admiration (or the loathing) of their new tribemates.—
Kristen Geil,
Outside,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Gone are the days of hulking box safeties like Kyle Dugger and Jabrill Peppers, which should rule out Bears safety Jaquan Brisker from consideration.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
28 Feb. 2026
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It’s estimated that about 100 of the hulking-yet-graceful animals live in the lower stretch of the San Gabriel River, where salt and freshwater commingle.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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This modern floor lamp boasts a sturdy, angled base and a wide drum shade, ready to cast light around your entire space.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Beefy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beefy. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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