as in stoutness
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burliness
bulkiness
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Its bulkiness could be seen as both a blessing and a curse, as much of the weight is concentrated in the base to prevent the monitor from tipping over.—
Tony Hoffman,
PC Magazine,
2 June 2026 -
This clever design reduces the bulkiness of standard models and stays hidden under your clothing via different-sized inserts.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Burliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burliness. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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