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
Brazilian tambaqui is a beefy freshwater fish that just happens to have a physique perfect for slicing into meaty, pork-like ribs.
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J.m. Hirsch, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
So glad to see the produce aisles and farmers’ market bins busting out with green after a long winter of monochromatic offerings of beige braises and beefy brown stews.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
For diners who prefer a heartier cut, the 16‑ounce ribeye delivers big, beefy flavor with the satisfying char longtime fans expect.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
There are stars far beefier than our own.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2026
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J.m. Hirsch, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
So glad to see the produce aisles and farmers’ market bins busting out with green after a long winter of monochromatic offerings of beige braises and beefy brown stews.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
For diners who prefer a heartier cut, the 16‑ounce ribeye delivers big, beefy flavor with the satisfying char longtime fans expect.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
There are stars far beefier than our own.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beefy
Adjective
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More than a half-dozen potential candidates are speaking here to make inroads among Black leaders, one of Democrats' most powerful voting blocs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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But in the void of space, even the tiny kick of a photon becomes a powerful engine.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Kneepkens isn’t the biggest or most athletic player and struggled defensively throughout her college career.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Desperate for an outlet, Stanko reached out to a friend who was an experienced runner to ask for their advice, believing that setting an athletic goal, such as completing a marathon, would give her something to focus on.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The burly 340-pound defensive lineman is a three-time Pro Bowler and has been with the Giants through some rough seasons.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Some of the drop-off locations were strikingly similar—luxury apartment buildings whose vast lobbies were tributes to beige and camel, each housing a blocky reception desk manned by a burly fellow with a fastidious beard.—
Henry Alford,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Several husky owners echoed how quickly the screams can escalate.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 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
Adjective
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The spa The spa is small but mighty.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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The small but mighty tote bag features several internal pockets, a padded laptop sleeve, two water bottle holders, a secure top zipper closure, water-resistant durability, and a crossbody strap.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 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
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The wereboar growled next to Black Pudding, a hulking vicious monster, both focused on ripping Puck and Cordelia to shreds.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The forward is unlikely to grow into a hulking frame.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Featuring the show’s slogan over a sunny pop of color, this sturdy ceramic mug holds a generous 15 ounces of coffee, tea, or hot cocoa, and is your Immunity Idol against a dull routine.—
Brittany Anas,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 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,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Beefy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beefy. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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