as in largeness
the quality or state of being large in size
the box wasn't heavy, but its bulkiness made it awkward to carry
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Recent Examples of bulkiness
From seasonal accessories like lightweight jackets to cozy sweaters, fall wardrobes are versatile enough for plenty of style accents without the bulkiness of clothes for colder temperatures.
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulkiness
Noun
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Though his interests were that of a pretty typical child — computing and gaming, playing the saxophone, enjoying soccer and time with his pets — he was also known for his acts of kindness and generosity.—
Lauren Costantino
September 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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But this in charity affects people’s generosity.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But the magnitude of the moment is unmistakable.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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It still too soon to determine the exact location/magnitude of potential impacts from Kiko.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Showers, storms and an abundance of clouds will largely keep temperatures on the cooler side of normal by a couple degrees, said the center.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Sep. 2025
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These sparkling algal blooms are a natural phenomenon, but their abundance and length have increased rapidly since the 1990s, Pensak said.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Everything surrounding you reflected his greatness and strong style coherence.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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At just 22, Olympic champion Suni Lee has already achieved gymnastics greatness, winning six Olympic medals.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Bulkiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulkiness. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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