as in close
closely acquainted
promised to remain bosom friends for the rest of their lives
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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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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
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
Chris Maggio, New York Times, 22 May 2025
To me, like a flock of stars rising from her bosom.
—Serge F. Kovaleski, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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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
And there’s a similar but a little different flavor in me, in my bosom, from having done these records.
—Chris Maggio, New York Times, 22 May 2025
To me, like a flock of stars rising from her bosom.
—Serge F. Kovaleski, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bosom
Adjective
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Read More: The Real Danger of the Trump-Putin Summit At the press conference, Putin talked about how close Russia was to America (shades of Sarah Palin) and claimed that Russian trade with American has increased by 20%.—
Richard Stengel,
Time,
16 Aug. 2025
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Still, don’t fully count out the Cajuns — at least to keep it close.—
Maddie Hartley
August 15,
Kansas City Star,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Wander through the Morada Way Arts & Cultural District, home to working studios, galleries, and monthly art walks that reflect the village’s creative soul.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Aug. 2025
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The most successful founders merge all three into coherent pursuits that feed their soul while building their business, strengthen relationships while serving their community and create compound effects across every dimension of their lives.—
Mike Cangi,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Jeffrey Scott Collins has wrapped upcoming UK horror film The Cage, starring Tamzin Merchant (Carnival Row), Edmund Kingsley (Dirty Angels), Raffiella Chapman (Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children) and unveiled investment in his production company This Seems Reel Entertainment.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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Before digging in, wrap it restaurant style to keep everything contained and catch any drips.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Luis García Montero, her husband, ventures into that void and, in doing so, completes the intimate portrait of a writer who knew, like few others, knew how to tell us the story of our own lives.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
13 Aug. 2025
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Mixing intimate moments with a sense of occasion—something this city has in abundance.—
Molly Barstein,
Vogue,
12 Aug. 2025
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According to the grandmother, who described herself as a single mom raising two sons alone, the accident marked the second time that her grandson has been hospitalized in less than a month — adding that her heart is breaking because of the pain the boy has endured.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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By the time the credits rolled my heart was ragged.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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These moons are enveloped in an outer surface made of ice, yet many also have vast subsurface oceans hidden beneath their crust.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
30 July 2025
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It's resolved in good binoculars and small telescopes as a bright gray-green mist enveloping the middle star of the three in line that marks the hunter's sword.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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As the new general manager of the Farmington Civic Theater, Clare Cooney plans to add some indie films to the historic Farmington landmark’s familiar mix of tentpole movies and family favorites, writes Julie Hinds.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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For many people, a society where women average 1.8 or 1.9 children would feel familiar.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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On the other hand, red meat and alcohol may increase breast cancer risk and its progression.263 Prostate Cancer Research suggests that consuming a lot of milk and dairy may contribute to prostate cancer.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
6 Aug. 2025
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These rumors trace back in part to a viral 2006 email attributed to musician Sheryl Crow, a breast cancer survivor, who warned about cancer-causing chemicals from heated bottles.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Bosom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bosom. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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