bosom 1 of 3

adjective

Definition of bosomnext
as in close
closely acquainted promised to remain bosom friends for the rest of their lives

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bosom

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noun

ˈbu̇-zəm How to pronounce bosom (audio)
as in soul
the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions his friend's sudden death pained him to his very bosom

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bosom

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verb

as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely bosomed by overgrown shrubbery, the abandoned cottage seemed like the ideal place for an afternoon tryst

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Recent Examples of bosom
Adjective
Schubert and the law enforcement agencies that fall under her jurisdiction appear to be bosom buddies. — Monique Judge, The Root, 15 May 2018 Jim Hamre and Zack Willhoite were also bosom buddies in their passion for public transportation who had excitedly awaited the day higher-speed trains could zip through their home turf. — Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2017
Noun
Colleen Camp, on the other hand, demonstrates a flair for light comedy as an alluring French maid, though the role too often requires her to play second fiddle to her own enhanced bosom. — Kirk Ellis, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026 Sanaa Lathan cradles some to her bosom. — Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bosom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bosom
  1. close
  2. soul
  3. wrap
  4. intimate
  5. heart
  6. shroud
  7. familiar
  8. breast
Adjective
  • While her work regularly brings her into close proximity with children, Uta has little interest in starting a family of her own.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Microsoft was a close third with 6,258, according to the USCIS data hub.
    — Marshall Ritzel,Gabriel Cortés, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of close
Noun
  • Morio, already a tender and delicate soul, becomes increasingly protective of the woman carrying his child.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Who could have guessed the industry that would spawn from this story of a boy who ends up playing with a doll that’s been cursed by the soul of a serial killer?
    — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of soul
Verb
  • Americana musician Brandi Carlile just wrapped a three-night stint at Red Rocks Amphitheatre and fans who attended the Saturday show got a special surprise when she was joined by ‘90s rock legend Alanis Morissette.
    — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Season 2 wrapped in April and was won by RJ Reynolds, a Project Manager from Texas.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of wrap
Adjective
  • Their directorial feature debut provides an intimate look behind the scenes of a film set of legendary British director and gay rights activist Derek Jarman, including such famous names as Tilda Swinton and costume designer Sandy Powell.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Although the restaurant downstairs might be the main attraction, those looking for an intimate, lavish escape are hard-pressed to find anything more decadent than The Witchery's nine suites.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of intimate
Noun
  • The story follows a celebrated pediatric heart surgeon whose daughter falls prey to a vengeful ghost.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The nine suites sell out far in advance, especially if there's a popular event in the city, so book well ahead if your heart is set on staying here.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of heart
Verb
  • The stables, or caballeriza, meanwhile, are a more modern, minimalist affair than the main house, with a handful of private gardens shrouded behind fresh, fledgling hedgerows and gray subway-style bathroom tiles.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The love story between Elon Musk and Zilis, currently a senior executive at Musk's nanotechnology company, Neuralink, is shrouded in mystery.
    — Kahina Sekkaï, Vanity Fair, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of shroud
Adjective
  • The New York Yankees face an all-too-familiar 2-0 deficit in the postseason, largely due to an all-too-familiar mind-numbing facet of the team.
    — Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The 1,800-square-foot layout was configured to work harder without sacrificing familiar sight lines.
    — Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of familiar
Noun
  • Amount of recent grant to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation to fund the largest global research initiative into the rise of breast cancer rates in young women.
    — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Almost half of people diagnosed with breast cancer are at least 65, and about 20% are 75 or older.
    — Allessandra DiCorato, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of breast

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“Bosom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bosom. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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