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
Did Justin Timberlake intentionally expose Janet Jackson’s bosom? — Jon Bream, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026 Venus and Marcus are bosom buddies again. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 Feb. 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
  • California Cruise is even closer than expected, with deliveries slated to begin next year.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The success of this trial was possible through the close and constructive cooperation between the participating German Air Force organisations, the exercise management team and the expert teams from Rheinmetall Air Defence and Hensoldt.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of close
Noun
  • Though the year-plus-long story line also involved a replacement Batman proving far too lethal to be let loose on Gotham for long, and the original Batman going on a soul-searching quest, what most remember is Bane and Batman’s poor, poor spine.
    — Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Capcom is emphasizing deliberate blade-on-blade combat, with precise parries, directional deflects, Issen counterattacks, Reflex Combos, Oni Armaments, Oni Strength, Oni Agility, soul absorption, environmental attacks and dynamic dismemberment.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of soul
Verb
  • At the supply intake area, Yeh saw a new volunteer awkwardly unpacking a package of beans layered two cans deep, wrapped in plastic.
    — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Bel-Air, which wrapped its four-season run in December, is a reimagining of the classic 1990s Will Smith sitcom based on Morgan Cooper’s short fan film of that name.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of wrap
Adjective
  • Perhaps the band’s greatest strength is being able to project an intimate familiarity with the present, while drawing freely from the ’60s and ’70s.
    — Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • From intimate moments to full-on sing-alongs, the night showcased talented women who transmute feelings into art and reminded everyone why Ella Mai’s music continues to resonate.
    — DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of intimate
Noun
  • The way the central couple navigates the twists, turns, roadblocks and unforced errors that entangle their budding relationship is the beating heart of these films.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The approval was based on results from a trial that showed Mounjaro outperformed Trulicity in reducing the risk of major heart events.
    — Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of heart
Verb
  • Scaffolding and a tarp continue to shroud the front of the building where the name was removed, which government lawyers say is necessary for the renovation work.
    — Emily R. Condon, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Moon Jong-won rounds out the cast as Um Sang-pil, who runs a bed-and-breakfast and carries a past shrouded in mystery.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of shroud
Adjective
  • What makes this year’s numbers different from the slow, familiar erosion of the past several years is the source of the exemptions.
    — A.J. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The familiar last name and near-blank political slate pulled him in.
    — Saige Miller, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of familiar
Noun
  • The famed American designer herself died at the age of 50 from breast cancer in 1974.
    — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Fertility testing should be offered to all women proactively–just like a pap smear or a breast exam at an annual exam.
    — Dr. Jaime Knopman, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of breast

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“Bosom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bosom. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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