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
This time around, Moto’s first tablet-style foldable, the Razr Fold, somewhat overshadows the flip phones, but a bulky $2,000 folding phone that isn’t made by Samsung occupies the smallest niche in the smartphone market.
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ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
This is part of the WAI system, which allows the sleeping bag to adapt to different weather conditions without becoming heavy or bulky.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 27 May 2026
Most laptops are either too bulky to carry everywhere or too limited to actually replace your main setup.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 27 May 2026
Existing fiber supplements are typically derived from seed husks and roots, and are typically thick, viscous, and bulky.
—Shimite Obialo, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
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ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
This is part of the WAI system, which allows the sleeping bag to adapt to different weather conditions without becoming heavy or bulky.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 27 May 2026
Most laptops are either too bulky to carry everywhere or too limited to actually replace your main setup.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 27 May 2026
Existing fiber supplements are typically derived from seed husks and roots, and are typically thick, viscous, and bulky.
—Shimite Obialo, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulky
Adjective
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The largest open-air living history museum in the Shenandoah Valley is expanding to include an indoor gallery space by 2027.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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So do the large pink or queen conch, the fighting conch, the tulip band shell, the helmet shells and the cask shells.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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The group is unpopular among many in the country’s sizeable Christian minority.—
Mick Krever,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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Upstairs, the primary suite is a sizable offering with its own balcony and sitting room.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Although both technologies have generated headlines, attracted billions in investment, and prompted debates around consumer protection and national security, the federal government’s approach to oversight of these innovations has diverged in a substantial way.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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That is, unless the homeowner has substantial savings.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Every room features fun and quirky touches, from an oversized mural by Mexican artist Ivan Aguirre to an infinity mirror installation over the bed filled with traditional Mexican crafts called alebrijes and miniature toys.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The first image in the exhibition announced the playful tenor of the oversize works, which often verged on the ludic despite the lack of spontaneity owing to the cumbersome Land Camera.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Like Adams, Richards’ importance stems from both his own talent and the considerable dropoff from him to the other options on the Americans’ roster.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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Given that Toy Story 4 earned 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and grossed over $1 billion worldwide, expectations are considerable.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Most travelers surveyed said their biggest regrets occurred as young adults.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Among the big three of the Beats, Ginsberg remains the most enduring.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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The European film commissioners tried to steer them away from casting a handsome actor as the lead in The Man Who Sold His Skin, Cheikhrouha said.—
Jada Yuan,
HollywoodReporter,
7 June 2026
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Then, Chan-wook tosses in a twist, and then another, and the film’s handsome veneer is removed to unveil the wickedly sinister tones lurking beneath.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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Ciber ’s team work quickly under netting to mount a huge Browning heavy machine gun onto tank tracks.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The eighth-inning bomb was huge, too.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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“Bulky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulky. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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