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
Remove bulkiness from thick hair by opting for a shaggy pixie.
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Audrey Noble, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
This waterproof jacket is insulated without the bulkiness of a puffer.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
All of these things were done without the bulkiness or power requirements of a pump, which has been one of the drawbacks of other hydraulic haptic systems.
—New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2025
The gray hood paired with the plaid give you the look of layering without the bulkiness, and the plaid comes in a few different colors.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
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.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Audrey Noble, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
This waterproof jacket is insulated without the bulkiness of a puffer.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
All of these things were done without the bulkiness or power requirements of a pump, which has been one of the drawbacks of other hydraulic haptic systems.
—New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2025
The gray hood paired with the plaid give you the look of layering without the bulkiness, and the plaid comes in a few different colors.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
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.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulkiness
Noun
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San Diego has a long tradition of civic generosity.—
Shane Harris,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Your generosity and creativity are in charge as surprising Uranus shifts direct in your 10th House of Authority.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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The magnitude of the current AI buildout is unlike any other investment in history.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 2026
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While all eyes were focused on recent tragic events in Minnesota, another tragedy of immense magnitude has been unfolding in Iran.—
Hamid Kashani,
Twin Cities,
5 Feb. 2026
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The care team and the Greenlaws also shared their abundance of gratitude for the donor and the donor's family, who helped give her a promise for tomorrow.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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But the Hawks had an abundance of wings and Krejci’s minutes had begun to dwindle.—
Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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In spite of the grandness of the scale and the weight of the house — and Matthieu’s job, his first haute couture collection felt joyous, intimate, meaningful and extremely personal.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
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At a time when Germany still had a monarchy, the grandness of the Reichstag’s design was intended to rival any structure the monarchy would build for itself.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Sep. 2025
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Michael Jordan, the fourth of five children, has credited his older brother Larry with fueling his legendary competitive fire, while Serena Williams — the youngest of five sisters — surpassed even the greatness of older sister Venus.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Anyone who’s attempted to sing Mariah Carey’s catalog at karaoke or in the comforts of their car knows that matching the greatness of Mimi is often an insurmountable task.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Bulkiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulkiness. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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