as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
bulky packages might cost more to mail
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Recent Examples of bulky
Wayfair offers several over-the-toilet storage cabinets that can help clear the clutter without adding a bulky piece of furniture to what may already be a tight space.
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Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2025
As with most cars of the era, more stringent crash standards compromised the appearance of 1975 and 1976 models by adding bulky rubber bumpers.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 18 July 2025
However, the nature of a 16-inch 2-in-1 presents a unique challenge: While convertible laptops aim for portability and intuitive tablet use, a display of this size is often unwieldy and bulky as a tablet.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 17 July 2025
The man in the doorway had broad shoulders and wore bulky gloves.
—Clare Sestanovich, New Yorker, 13 July 2025
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Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2025
As with most cars of the era, more stringent crash standards compromised the appearance of 1975 and 1976 models by adding bulky rubber bumpers.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 18 July 2025
However, the nature of a 16-inch 2-in-1 presents a unique challenge: While convertible laptops aim for portability and intuitive tablet use, a display of this size is often unwieldy and bulky as a tablet.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 17 July 2025
The man in the doorway had broad shoulders and wore bulky gloves.
—Clare Sestanovich, New Yorker, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulky
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Kentucky’s largest wastewater treatment facility, which serves two-thirds of Louisville residents, is being modernized to sustainably produce Class A biosolids, meet stricter clean water regulations and create renewable energy.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
29 July 2025
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The company also sold off the Iams pet food business; its Duracell battery business and spun off a large portfolio of more than 40 beauty brands, including Clairol and Wella hair coloring and CoverGirl makeup.—
Alexander Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Trump’s executive order could have a sizable impact in Texas, which has more commercial truck drivers than any other state in the Union due to its outsized role in U.S.-Mexico trade.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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However, there are multiple risks and there remains a real possibility that the stock could see a sizable correction.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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Driven by online forums and influencers, meme stock surges can result in significant gains for some investors while causing substantial losses for short sellers.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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The cost overruns are substantial but, on the positive side, our Country is doing very well and can afford just about anything — Even the cost of this building!—
Anna Commander
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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His considerable skills were overshadowed by his superstar brother.—
John Burnett,
NPR,
1 Aug. 2025
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Harrison claims to feel considerable guilt at not intervening when she was clearly drugged and being targeted by a predator.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The décor is handsome, comfortably restrained and acoustically satisfying.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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For action movie enthusiasts, the attraction of James Bond films is the archetypal handsome hero battling villains and restoring justice.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Resolution said the site has the potential to become one of America's biggest copper mines.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
30 July 2025
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The Queen City might seem like a big small town to people who grew up here.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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My neighbor had just sold his house for a tidy sum.—
Marni Jameson,
Arkansas Online,
1 Aug. 2025
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The tidy mounds of foliage resist deer browsing and tolerate wet soil.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
31 July 2025
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Powering spacecraft, especially out in the dark, cold outer solar system, is a huge challenge.—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
26 July 2025
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The controversial singer-songwriter turned himself into the most successful musician in country several years back, and the duet was seen as a huge moment in pop culture.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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“Bulky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulky. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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