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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
Venus and Marcus are bosom buddies again. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026 Paramount Pictures, under whom Grant was contracted, worked to contain the narrative, circulating carefully staged images of the pair as the ultimate bosom buddies. — Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 28 Jan. 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
  • The play was a no-call, but Clark took exception to the physicality and yelled at the closest official.
    — James Boyd, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • The carrier is flying about 6,500 flights per day this year — nearly an entire Alaska Airlines more worth of travel more than its closest competitor, according to Cirium — yet American’s profit gap has grown.
    — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 19 July 2026
Definition of close
Noun
  • Summering is good for the soul but not always so great for the soles, considering sandals aren’t usually at the top of podiatrist’s lists of comfortable shoes.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 20 July 2026
  • Come fill your belly with cacio e pepe, carbonara, and enough pizza to fill your soul.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
Definition of soul
Verb
  • Bursting with juicy mango and wrapped in a soft, pillowy haze, this IPA brings big Midway energy to every sip.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026
  • The sandals are completed by delicate, adjustable ankle straps that wrap over the top of the foot and fasten with a buckle closure.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
Definition of wrap
Adjective
  • The documentary promises to go beyond the surface level for an intimate look at Young.
    — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
  • Each chamber in the intimate inn has its own character, and pairs thoughtful amenities with tech-forward convenience.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2026
Definition of intimate
Noun
  • Symptoms of this condition include delirium, seizures, an abnormal heart rhythm, hyperthermia, coma and death.
    — Andrew Yockey, The Conversation, 24 July 2026
  • Researchers found that black coffee (or coffee with very little added) was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and certain irregular heart rhythms, and Type 2 diabetes.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 24 July 2026
Definition of heart
Verb
  • The facility is largely shrouded in mystery; there are no publicly available schematics, and experts largely glean their insights by analyzing satellite imagery.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • Paisley and his wife, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, were among the lucky guests invited to witness the nuptials, which were shrouded in mystery as even those attending were given little detail about the event.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026
Definition of shroud
Adjective
  • Children grow up without the network of neighboors, relatives and familiar adults that used to make a place feel safe.
    — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Drawing inspiration from the classic old fashioned cocktail, this fruit-forward IPA delivers familiar flavors in a delightfully different form.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026
Definition of familiar
Noun
  • Jaffery’s primary care physician expected all this would be taken into account before, during and after her tummy tuck, breast lift with implants and Brazilian butt lift.
    — David J. Neal July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
  • And while the surgery is still nowhere near as common as procedures like breast augmentation (over 306,000) or rhinoplasty (over 48,000), demand has been growing steadily.
    — Anonymous, Allure, 23 July 2026
Definition of breast

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