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
Camping chairs have come a long way from the bulky folding models that take up half the trunk.
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Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Other states may also be capturing and recording weights at different times of the year, when wolves aren’t as bulky (that 91-pound wolf was weighed in late May).
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 11 June 2026
The Nintendo Switch 2 is better than the original in nearly every way, with a much bigger display that still doesn't feel bulky, smarter Joy-Con 2 controllers, beautiful 4K graphics (finally), and a 120Hz refresh rate that makes your gaming feel sharper, smoother, and more vibrant.
—Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
Looks-wise, the Cloud showcases a modern, minimal look that’s years ahead of most other walking sneakers and running shoes’ primary colors and bulky builds.
—Oscar Hartzog, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
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Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Other states may also be capturing and recording weights at different times of the year, when wolves aren’t as bulky (that 91-pound wolf was weighed in late May).
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 11 June 2026
The Nintendo Switch 2 is better than the original in nearly every way, with a much bigger display that still doesn't feel bulky, smarter Joy-Con 2 controllers, beautiful 4K graphics (finally), and a 120Hz refresh rate that makes your gaming feel sharper, smoother, and more vibrant.
—Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
Looks-wise, the Cloud showcases a modern, minimal look that’s years ahead of most other walking sneakers and running shoes’ primary colors and bulky builds.
—Oscar Hartzog, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulky
Adjective
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In Geneva, Switzerland’s second-largest city and a hub of United Nations institutions and humanitarian groups, early results showed about two-thirds of voters in the region opposed the measure.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Spain faces Cape Verde in its first match of the tournament on Monday, in a game it is expected to win by a large margin.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Added to that underwhelming start were nine turnovers, all of which contributed to a middling offensive performance that helped San Antonio build its sizable lead.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The OneXPlayer 3 does feel a little larger than the other two (already sizable) devices, given its larger screen.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Investigators determined John Parker Roe derived a substantial portion of his income (over 50%) from the organization and that Collins used her business, Lume Lume Lume, to conceal funds disguised as consulting or wellness services.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Another is that Texas law accords substantial deference to private associations in their application of membership rules.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Other Adidas sneakers to get the oversized treatment include the XLG versions of the Samba, Superstar and Adistar, the latter of which is essentially a more affordable version of Pharrell’s Jellyfish.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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Wilde added angular black sunglasses and delicate stud earrings, then carried a small white canvas tote printed with oversized black lettering.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Expect considerable tree damage.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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With its joyless austerity, the dish bears almost no resemblance to actual chicken paprikás, which is boisterous and dense and, crucially, should involve a considerable portion of hearty starches to sop it all up.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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But the biggest milestone of the night was Clark reclaiming the top spot on the WNBA assists leaderboard.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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Kyle wanting to party for the New York marathon (not an excuse to party, but whatevs) and Amanda wants to snuggle on the couch, getting stoned and watching Interior Motives clips on the big TV.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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The flirty attentions of handsome fellow student Henry (Nate Mann) — an adult, like everyone else in the class — don’t hurt either.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
13 June 2026
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The Healys go through the everyday motions until Frankie complicates her relationship with Jo (Mickey Hanano Skinner) by catching the eye of handsome new boy Phoenix (Mario Houle).—
Charles Lewis III,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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The expectations for the USA are not huge for this tournament – just ask Gary Lineker – but a scintillating performance such as what took place on SoFi Stadium’s turf on Friday night is something that will exhilarate soccer fans and the soccer-curious around the country.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Security is also a huge challenge.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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“Bulky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulky. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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