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
Sew panels of shirts and sweatshirts together to create a larger pad, or simply fold a bulky sweatshirt in half.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2025
Unlike bulky smartglasses from other brands, Halo feels natural on your face, weighing just over 40 grams.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2025
This hooded Levi’s water-resistant jacket is another great option that will keep you dry without adding an overly bulky top layer.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2025
Aesthetically, the two varieties are traditional, bulky grip handles that attach to either side of the handhold and the flap-out style that connect on only one side.
—New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2025
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2025
Unlike bulky smartglasses from other brands, Halo feels natural on your face, weighing just over 40 grams.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2025
This hooded Levi’s water-resistant jacket is another great option that will keep you dry without adding an overly bulky top layer.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2025
Aesthetically, the two varieties are traditional, bulky grip handles that attach to either side of the handhold and the flap-out style that connect on only one side.
—New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bulky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulky
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Lopez’s visit to Turkey’s largest city coincided with her Aug. 5 performance at Yenikapi Festival Park during the Istanbul Festival.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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On the second floor, Byrd said a large recovery lounge was built to be bigger than many Grand Slam tournament venues.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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With the score, Rivera surged to an early and sizable lead.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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As soon as the basic follow-up question was asked, the sizable majority in support of California’s green agenda vanished.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This mix shift toward a higher-margin platform creates substantial room for profitability gains.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The makeup team had to elevate his cheekbones, reshape his eyebrows, add prosthetic elements including a substantial belly for later sequences, and craft the intricate facial hair that defines the aristocratic Rao Bahadur.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Stam had gambling issues, the court was told, and had become addicted to nitrous oxide, as well as running up considerable debts and finding his life in danger for owing money to the wrong people.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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The surprise withdrawal of the US, which was quickly followed by Israel, dashed hopes of an imminent ceasefire, even after the negotiating parties expressed considerable optimism around the talks.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
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There’s a large picture window, a handsome bar, and lighting that is not overly bright.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Property developers were more than happy to tear down the mansions and build very handsome tall buildings, and quite a few of them were structured as cooperatives.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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After a rough start on floor, Hang roared back with a clean and powerful vault, good for a big 14.050.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published.—
Lisa Song,
ProPublica,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The unconventional choice hints at the director’s disinterest in a tidy search-and-rescue, and the relief that comes with it.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
15 Aug. 2025
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But, Louis Menand writes, Baldwin’s life and message were always less tidy than either version suggests.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
14 Aug. 2025
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Seat comfort is a huge selling-point for some drivers.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Second, forcing huge amounts of savings into these mostly small markets would distort asset prices, leading to bubbles, financial instability, and abrupt shifts in employment patterns.—
Adam S. Posen,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Bulky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulky. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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