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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
  • Massive groups of specialised computer chips must sit very close together to work at top speed.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Researchers say that close collaboration helped connect those findings into a single explanation.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of close
Noun
  • The Lion’s Tail This classic from 1937 is the perfect autumnal whiskey drink, with half its soul in summer and the other half in winter.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The 10-room estate sits on four magnificent acres and offers spa treatments, healing yoga, and meals to nourish the soul.
    — Stefanie Benjamin, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of soul
Verb
  • The Fifth Avenue windows set the tone before guests even stepped inside, with stacks of books wrapped in jackets printed with patterns from the collection, alongside illustrations inspired by the same prints.
    — Donna Kim, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The carpets are woven from cashmere and mohair; the bedroom walls are wrapped in Loro Piana linen; the drapery is wool, linen, and cashmere, and the living room sofa is upholstered in mohair.
    — Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of wrap
Adjective
  • More than 70 people who bought, owned or were recorded with smart glasses have sued the company, alleging in one lawsuit filed this year that intimate images were exposed to contract workers tasked with training artificial intelligence.
    — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
  • What begins as an intimate portrait of an enigmatic felon becomes a mind-bending three-year journey into the abyss.
    — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of intimate
Noun
  • The masked suspect who fatally shot a beloved barber while trying to steal his handmade Miami Cuban bracelet outside a Queens strip club ran off empty-handed, but left those who knew the victim with an unfathomable hole in their hearts.
    — Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The most effective nonprofits lead with both heart and purpose while staying focused on delivering meaningful results.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of heart
Verb
  • One of Eagle's concerns is that the proposals are shrouded in secrecy.
    — Norah O'Donnell, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The ridge was shrouded in coastal fog; a few members of the grazing co-op had gathered to help.
    — Ingfei Chen, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of shroud
Adjective
  • Such respectability politics are familiar to outsiders everywhere.
    — Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Whitley had just made the all-too-familiar drive home from Statesboro to Atlanta, just over three hours on Interstates 16 and 75.
    — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of familiar
Noun
  • Evidence suggests arugula and other cruciferous vegetables may help fend off bladder, breast, colon, lung, pancreatic and prostate cancers.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Evidence suggests arugula and other cruciferous vegetables could help fight certain cancers, with glucosinolates potentially helping fend off bladder, breast, colon, lung, pancreatic and prostate cancer.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of breast

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“Bosom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bosom. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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