as in plump
having an excess of body fat
a gathering of blubbery walruses basked on the beach
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Adjective
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Your skin becomes more sensitive and dry with age, according to our experts, and elastin and collagen — proteins that keep the skin firm and plump — are underproduced.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
24 Jan. 2026 -
Aside from her flawless complexion, Peltz Beckham is known for her pout, and several StyleCaster editors wanted to know what her secret is to those iconic plump lips.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The property’s Nordic Center is open every day through mid-April and features almost 17 miles of groomed trails for classic and skate skiing, snowshoeing and fat biking, along with lessons and gear rentals.—
Shauna Farnell,
Denver Post,
29 Jan. 2026
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And all of these different things push up the enough point on a population level, meaning that most people are carrying or storing more fat than is healthy or needed.—
Jessica Firger,
SELF,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The WiiM Sound Lite is covered in a robust fabric and is missing the round color display for artwork found on the more expensive WiiM Sound.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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This deal includes round-trip airfare from major US cities like New York, Chicago, LA, Miami, and Dallas.—
Paris Wilson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Blubbery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blubbery. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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