as in rounded
resembling a bulb in roundness often in an unattractive way
a big, bulbous nose
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Recent Examples of bulbous
Lopez sported an all-white ensemble of pants flared mid-calf and a bulbous jacket.
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Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
The top overlay of her black, Christian Dior gown blew upward, and billowed, appearing inflated and bulbous for about a second, footage of the moment shared by Cinema Blend shows.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Justin, meanwhile, delights in the most gargantuan hoodies and bottoms, bulbous footwear, and sporty accessories, while always wearing something from his own brand too.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2025
The bulbous body traps aroma and allows a creamy, rich head to develop.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
The top overlay of her black, Christian Dior gown blew upward, and billowed, appearing inflated and bulbous for about a second, footage of the moment shared by Cinema Blend shows.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Justin, meanwhile, delights in the most gargantuan hoodies and bottoms, bulbous footwear, and sporty accessories, while always wearing something from his own brand too.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2025
The bulbous body traps aroma and allows a creamy, rich head to develop.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulbous
Adjective
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Dunbar’s speed presented problems for Benbrook’s defense, and Slater credited them for a well-rounded, solid performance.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Oct. 2025
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For those who are more into curves than angles, the Bialetti Moon takes all the functional elements of the moka stovetop espresso maker and subdues them with a rounded stainless steel silhouette.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
10 Oct. 2025
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To end her portion of the show, Swift sat at a round table with Fallon who asked about the inspiration behind some of her tracks.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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This is what the round red pinhole is for—simply hold it up to one of your eyes and look through it, scanning the room for a glowing red light.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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The country's National Disaster Mitigation Agency told AP that rescue teams were using heavy excavators equipped with jackhammers and circular saws, as well as their bare hands on occasion, to find the 14 students still missing.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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On the third floor, a vaulted ceiling uncovered an original circular window, and another was found in the library.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Bulbous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulbous. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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