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
Go to any major grocery store and you’re bound to get a bulbous pepper with a mild heat and slightly grassy flavor.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 July 2025
Another distinction is made between bulbous irises and rhizome irises, which have two different root and energy storage structures.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025
Next to a lathe, there’s a shelf where Henry keeps wood burls – those bulbous protrusions sometimes seen on the sides of old trees.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 3 Feb. 2025
That car’s spiritual successor will be built by Touring Superleggera and features an update of the original’s design with bulbous fenders, a bubble cockpit, and butterfly doors.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 July 2025
Another distinction is made between bulbous irises and rhizome irises, which have two different root and energy storage structures.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025
Next to a lathe, there’s a shelf where Henry keeps wood burls – those bulbous protrusions sometimes seen on the sides of old trees.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 3 Feb. 2025
That car’s spiritual successor will be built by Touring Superleggera and features an update of the original’s design with bulbous fenders, a bubble cockpit, and butterfly doors.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulbous
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With Brown leading the charge, the Knicks will need a much more rounded roster.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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The Vintage Inspired Wicker Gathering Basket can add soft, rounded edges to the center of your tablescape or serve as a living room display item.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 July 2025
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Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, a £25million signing from Chelsea, slots into the No 10 position vacated by Abdoulaye Doucoure, while Carlos Alcaraz edges out Dwight McNeil to be Everton’s square peg in a round hole on the right flank.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Packers are giving Morgan — their first round draft pick in 2024 — every chance to win the job, though.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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This latest development comes less than a week after Loop introduced its circular polyester resin made entirely from textile waste, known as Twist.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
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Scrub with a soft sponge in circular motions, focusing on those stained areas.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Bulbous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulbous. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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