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
Hyacinth Bridgerton The curious, feisty Hyacinth Bridgerton—named after the bulbous purple flower—is the youngest child in the Bridgerton family.
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Christina Perrier, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
There’s a big roof scoop and bulbous arches, concealing an 1,100-horsepower V8 that also makes 850 lb-ft of torque.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 28 Jan. 2026
In another bathroom, the firm designed a bulbous vanity covered in parchment leather with a waterproof high-gloss finish.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Depending on sun, shade, and mood, meals can be taken in different locations—in the main lodge, on a private veranda, or between the bulbous trunks of baobabs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
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Christina Perrier, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
There’s a big roof scoop and bulbous arches, concealing an 1,100-horsepower V8 that also makes 850 lb-ft of torque.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 28 Jan. 2026
In another bathroom, the firm designed a bulbous vanity covered in parchment leather with a waterproof high-gloss finish.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Depending on sun, shade, and mood, meals can be taken in different locations—in the main lodge, on a private veranda, or between the bulbous trunks of baobabs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulbous
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One of the spaces is serenely accented in all white and features rounded paneling that can open or close depending on the client’s preference for privacy.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2026
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Estrada points to designs like Piegatto’s Toko Tables, where solid hardwood volumes are stacked in a way that feels almost gravity-defying—rounded edges, subtle curves, and a more sculptural presence that anchors the room without feeling heavy.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
3 Apr. 2026
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New data from Hopper, the travel website that tracks airfares, showed the current average round-trip flight out of Phoenix is $352.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Temporary morning puffiness, swelling after a salty meal or a rounder face with no other symptoms are probably not cause for concern.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Bulbous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulbous. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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