bosoms 1 of 2

plural of bosom
as in hearts
the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions his friend's sudden death pained him to his very bosom

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bosoms

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of bosom

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Recent Examples of bosoms
Noun
At the 2025 Met Gala, Vogue declared that boobs are back—a truth that would resonate throughout the year, as heaving bosoms (both natural and man-made) appeared on red carpets everywhere. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2026 Think of it, there are a hundred and forty-seven great works reposing in the bosoms of a hundred and forty-seven great men, and the tragic thing is that not one of those hundred and forty-seven great works will ever be written. Literary Hub, 10 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bosoms
Noun
  • As the inaugural case that launched our office's Cold Case Homicide Unit, this prosecution holds a special place in our hearts as ministers of justice.
    Adam Thompson, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Other clips highlight the causes that are particularly close to the couple’s hearts.
    Mathilde Engelmann, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • The announcement wraps a six-month lead design competition process between two finalists.
    Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • As the track unfolds, a mysterious cowboy wraps his arm around Musgraves while the pair ride together in a car.
    Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • Various Maji clans such as the Omi Clan, or Maji of Water, and Ikú Clan, or Maji of Life and Death, practice different forms of magic, with Omi Tiders wielding waves and Ikù Reapers, like Zelie’s mother, summoning souls.
    Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 28 July 2026
  • Rossum and Petticrew’s both richly embody the push and pull for their characters’ souls, while their supporting stars provide clear-eyed yet nuanced conviction to drive them toward a resolution.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 27 July 2026
Verb
  • Officials recommended Friday that Marylanders, especially those with underlying medical conditions, stay indoors as the smoke shrouds the state.
    Nicole Pilsbury, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2026
  • To understand why that shrouds a black hole in mystery, consider how no signal can travel faster than light.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • The technique offers a potentially less-invasive option for a small group of mastectomy patients whose eligibility depends on the type and location of their cancer, the size and shape of their breasts and other factors.
    Martha Ross, Mercury News, 30 July 2026
  • Her work often features naked women, sagging breasts, and hairy legs.
    Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026
Verb
  • The cylindrical backrest envelops the guest, encouraging conversation and connection.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
  • Government officials met late Monday to talk about strategies as two backhoes continue cleanup efforts while a powerful smell envelops the area.
    ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • When a flower matures, the ovary of the flower matures into a fruit, and that fruit encloses the seeds.
    Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 30 July 2026
  • Native palms and trees are drawn to the property’s edge, forming a living barrier that encloses without isolating.
    Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Upon their return, Rebekah sees Isaac and veils herself while Eliezer informs Isaac of the news, after which Isaac takes Rebekah into the tent of his mother, Sarah.
    Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Gold lace demurely veils a woman’s face beneath a crown-like headpiece.
    Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026

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“Bosoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bosoms. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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