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
Jared Wright and Scott Laughton have spruced up a bottom six that was already beefier with the addition of Joel Armia but depleted by the departures of Phillip Danault, Warren Foegele and Corey Perry.
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Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
This recipe will turn everyone into casserole lovers, thanks to the biscuit bottom, which acts as a nice base for a beefy mixture and layers of creamy mayonnaise, sour cream, and cheese.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
For the best burger—one with real beefy flavor—fat is essential.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
The lack of marbling, fat, and bone diminishes the beefy taste of these cuts.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
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Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
This recipe will turn everyone into casserole lovers, thanks to the biscuit bottom, which acts as a nice base for a beefy mixture and layers of creamy mayonnaise, sour cream, and cheese.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
For the best burger—one with real beefy flavor—fat is essential.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
The lack of marbling, fat, and bone diminishes the beefy taste of these cuts.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beefy
Adjective
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The powerful monetary incentives provided to our politicians and their PACs have compelled legislative compliance to their global agenda.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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The company said powerful AI systems require enormous computing resources, most of which still depend on chips designed by American and allied firms.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Julian Champagnie took over Harrison Barnes’ starting spot in San Antonio and has been an athletic upgrade who is durable and reliable while providing accurate volume shooting.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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In a presentation for young athletes — and for the pro teams and college athletic departments that might invite him to speak — Stripling’s firm uses his story of a baseball prospect that got a $900,000 up-front payment and spent the $500,000 after taxes on a red Lamborghini.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Drummond is a burly, 6-foot-11 glass glutton.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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The burly right-hander is set to make his MLB debut at Kauffman Stadium against the Cleveland Guardians.—
Jaylon Thompson
May 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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The 5-year-old husky mix is a regular at Spot's Place in Regina, Saskatchewan, usually attending Monday through Friday.—
Kendall Malinchock,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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In juvenile court Monday, as the teenager with a husky build and beard sat at the defendant’s table, Judge Christopher Van Meir ruled that the teen would remain in custody at least until the next court hearing, scheduled for April 27.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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However, the dismantling of the once-mighty stock market will create many succulent opportunities, many of which will prove irresistible to foreign predators.—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The mighty tortoise, its feet dangling, didn't seem to mind much.—
Alina Hartounian,
NPR,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Indianapolis hosts the Combine every year, which means each February its downtown briefly becomes the world capital for strong-jawed men in athleisure who could be described as broad, brawny, buff, burly, built, boxy, or otherwise physically notable.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Roger Sweet, the toymaker who designed the brawny superhero He-Man, has died.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Jacob Misiorowski, the Milwaukee Brewers’ young ace, is the same height as Aaron Judge, the New York Yankees’ hulking slugger, and about half his size.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Size and stature are a part of it, since neither player has a hulking frame.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Reintroduced as Aqua Lares in late 2025, the 254-footer is comfortable in the harshest of environments, with a sturdy ice-class hull that can power through practically anything.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
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Optimize the wall space by placing belts and bags on sturdy hooks.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2026
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“Beefy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beefy. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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