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
In another bathroom, the firm designed a bulbous vanity covered in parchment leather with a waterproof high-gloss finish.
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Tim McKeough, New York Times, 1 May 2025
The skull was wide and long, tipped with a bulbous lump that was unlike any skull structure seen in other crocodilians.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
Giro, Bell, Smith, POC, and Kask are all reputable brands with a wide range of shapes to fit bulbous and diminutive noggins alike.
—Chris Cona, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2025
Onions Onions can be grown via sets, which are small bulbous onions or by seeds.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025
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Tim McKeough, New York Times, 1 May 2025
The skull was wide and long, tipped with a bulbous lump that was unlike any skull structure seen in other crocodilians.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
Giro, Bell, Smith, POC, and Kask are all reputable brands with a wide range of shapes to fit bulbous and diminutive noggins alike.
—Chris Cona, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2025
Onions Onions can be grown via sets, which are small bulbous onions or by seeds.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulbous
Adjective
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The shoe has a rounded vamp and a stiletto heel of about four inches.—
Mikelle Street,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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There are issues around the margins: texture about the surrounding world that doesn’t get enough detail, for instance, and the introduction of Abby, who does not yet have time to become as rounded and complex as Ellie or Joel.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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For her celebration, Sienna wore green face paint and an all-black outfit paired with round glasses, as worn by Elphaba Thropp.—
Dayna Haffenden,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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The other was a silver necklace with a round pendant.—
Sara Vallone,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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This bold move reflects our commitment to a culture of repair, sustainability, and a circular economy across the European Union.—
Nick Nuttall,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The affected product, the fresh cut cucumber, was packaged in a clear circular plastic container with a clear lid and white adhesive label, with the code 00262969000006 and dated up to May 24, 2025.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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“Bulbous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulbous. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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