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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
Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
The metal structure behind the front bumper also appeared to have been pushed inward, suggesting that the cruiser struck a stationary object, the warrant affidavit said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026
The cruiser had minor damage to the front right bumper, the right front fender and was missing some parts, but upon inspection the sergeant did not notice any markings indicating that another vehicle was involved, officials said.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
The third round of the FA Cup, the world’s oldest football tournament, welcomes England’s top-flight clubs in a bumper weekend.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
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Noun
However, its carriage could be seen getting stuck on the bumper of a taxi and damaging it as the horse finally came to a stop.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
The metal structure behind the front bumper also appeared to have been pushed inward, suggesting that the cruiser struck a stationary object, the warrant affidavit said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026
The cruiser had minor damage to the front right bumper, the right front fender and was missing some parts, but upon inspection the sergeant did not notice any markings indicating that another vehicle was involved, officials said.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
The third round of the FA Cup, the world’s oldest football tournament, welcomes England’s top-flight clubs in a bumper weekend.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumper
Adjective
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There is some excellent location-shooting in downtown Los Angeles during the climax, seen through the lens of a bodycam or quadcopter or drone camera.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
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The soft flannel top and plush faux shearling fleece underside provide excellent heat retention for serious coziness.—
Jacquelyn McGilvray,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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Are the countries Trump has slapped with a huge tariff going to send us their data?—
MIKE STOBBE,
Arkansas Online,
24 Jan. 2026
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Missiles cause a huge explosion.—
Svitlana Vlasova,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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The facility’s noise would be capped at 75 decibels, with a 50-foot buffer recommended to limit impacts to the surrounding community.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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The robot picks unsorted bearing rings and places them onto a buffer table.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Pricey for the size Lactic acid is a great ingredient to use at night, and this serum is designed to smooth while your skin is in repair mode.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
21 Jan. 2026
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While spring is the best time to visit thanks to the stunning beauty of the cherry blossom season, this is a great destination at any time of year.—
Cailey Rizzo,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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The giant warehouse, which is located at 1855 Freeman Avenue, is loaded with collectibles, sports memorabilia, vintage toys and above all, a museum of books, all of which once belonged to James Rappaport and his former business partner.—
Rina Nakano,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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The float at the front of the line featured Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy with Mickey waving the flag, Goofy banging a drum, and Donald on flute, a giant eagle looming over them from behind.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
21 Jan. 2026
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One car’s wheels have been removed; another sports a mangled fender.—
Daniel Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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The view from behind the wheel is impressive, where the driver sees finger-thin A-pillars at either side of the broad windshield that overlooks two iconic fenders, a comically short dash, five true analog gauges, and little else.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
2 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Special mention must be made of the in-room minibars, which are terrific, and so extensive that they are contained not within a single small fridge but an entire chest of drawers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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Lenert made a terrific save on a solid strike by JSerra midfielder Carter Biondolillo, with Lenert diving to his left to make the crucial stop in the second half.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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There’s also a massive leg lumbering in the distance which could be a Sentinel, the gigantic, mutant-hunting robots that are some of X-Men’s most iconic villains.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2026
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Chaplin holds many vestiges of its former ownership, from an old saw mill and furnace from when Chaplin was making his films, to his footsteps, to a gigantic set of muppet eyes overlooking the soundstage room.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Bumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumper. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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