1
as in excellent
of the very best kind
it's been a bumper year for movies aimed at intelligent adults
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as in huge
unusually large
a bumper crop of pumpkins that year
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Recent Examples of bumper
Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 21 May 2025
Their first projects focused on American Lease's ability to manufacture replacement parts, such as bumpers and windshields, which Fisker drivers would need, Sybil Yang of the FOA tells us.
—Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
Investigators at the scene found the housing to a side view mirror, a front driver’s side bumper component and a detached front driver’s side wheel trim.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 19 May 2025
The 32-year-old driver was docked 60 championship points and 5 playoff points for a front bumper violation in Kansas.
—Lydia Mee, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
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Noun
Economists said the impressive data was unlikely to be replicated in the second quarter, noting that the bumper first-quarter print was largely the result of activity being brought forward ahead of prospective U.S. tariffs and of the rise in domestic businesses taxes in April.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 21 May 2025
Their first projects focused on American Lease's ability to manufacture replacement parts, such as bumpers and windshields, which Fisker drivers would need, Sybil Yang of the FOA tells us.
—Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
Investigators at the scene found the housing to a side view mirror, a front driver’s side bumper component and a detached front driver’s side wheel trim.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 19 May 2025
The 32-year-old driver was docked 60 championship points and 5 playoff points for a front bumper violation in Kansas.
—Lydia Mee, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumper
Adjective
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Greenery also makes an excellent addition to a resortcore space.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2025
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Robin will make an excellent addition to our great Kentucky State Senate Majority!—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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One of the huge stands of the Monumental was bankrolled by the transformational transfer fee Juventus paid for forward Omar Sivori in 1957.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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Merz recently vowed to make Germany’s army the strongest in Europe, but in order to meet that pledge, he will be required to spend huge sums of money to modernize, train and equip soldiers.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
Noun
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This inflated sense of self serves as a defense mechanism: a buffer against any and all feelings of shame, powerlessness or worthlessness.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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In Donald Trump’s first administration, he was surrounded by buffers and filters—but in his second, he’s surrounded by amplifiers.—
The Editors,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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The ‘bomb squad’ was a negative distraction at the start of this season but the number involved in it could be even greater this time around.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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The Seven of Pentacles is a gentle reminder that great things take time.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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But the film makes too little a point of one giant forebear.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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In one shot, the former Philadelphia Eagles center, 37, posed with a giant pancake in his hands.—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The truck struck Hopkins, whose motorcycle became lodged in the truck’s fender, Easter said.—
Christian Martinez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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The Icons Collection medallion is mounted on the rear fender, while each bike's unique serial number is engraved on a commemorative tank console inlay.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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With no wind or other elements for the players to confront, both produced some terrific tennis for stretches.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Esquivel didn’t allow an earned run in a terrific game-one performance against Lovejoy.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Reid Neumann, the director of marketing for GPS Hospitality, handed Baker a gigantic check.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2025
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Joe gives El the location where Emery is going to seal a gigantic drug deal the next day.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
5 June 2025
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“Bumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumper. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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