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
Joyce's nebula scene captures the expanding shell of the supernova remnant CTB 1, also known as both the Garlic Nebula and the Medulla Nebula for its resemblance to both the bulbous plant and the human brain.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Meters away, two humanoid robots, with bulbous joints and expressionless plastic domes for faces, stand at a desk.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Then came some tops and skirts in bulbous shapes — a clear nod to the cocoon silhouette that cemented Balenciaga in fashion history — as well as textured dresses, some with exaggerated trains that billowed with each step.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
This vegetable has a long neck and bulbous bottom, which can be tricky to cut.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Meters away, two humanoid robots, with bulbous joints and expressionless plastic domes for faces, stand at a desk.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Then came some tops and skirts in bulbous shapes — a clear nod to the cocoon silhouette that cemented Balenciaga in fashion history — as well as textured dresses, some with exaggerated trains that billowed with each step.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
This vegetable has a long neck and bulbous bottom, which can be tricky to cut.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulbous
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Reebok Court Advance Sneaker A polished sneaker that’s walkable is an integral part of a well-rounded wardrobe.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Dylan Curtis, who began coaching Heinricy on a club team in fifth grade, said her shooting percentage from deep has significantly improved in part because her game is more well-rounded now, particularly her ability to put the ball on the floor and attack the basket.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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Dotson is returning to practice this week ahead of the Rams’ divisional round game against the Chicago Bears.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
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Penn State won the first matchup, a 74-69 victory in a 1991 NCAA Tournament first round game at Syracuse's Carrier Dome.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Bulbous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulbous. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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