as in obesity
the condition of having an excess of body fat
a bit of chubbiness is normal in very small children
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as in plump
having an excess of body fat
the chubby baby had slimmed down by the time she was a toddler
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Recent Examples of chubbiness
Raven Smith, Vogue, 13 Nov. 2025
Briana was kicking up her feet and watching Jayden mug for the camera, chubby cheeks raised high in a smile.
—Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Walls and floors are white, while flashes of color and texture appear in the form of chubby bouclé sofas and chairs or swirling rugs covered in Burberry’s signature shade of deep blue.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Soon, the chubby kid with big hip-hop dreams was running a little squad of coders putting together a FarmVille clone.
—Moisés Naím, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
But my girl arrived perfectly al dente, all chubby cheeks and cupid lips, her nose pointing ever so lightly north.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 13 Nov. 2025
Briana was kicking up her feet and watching Jayden mug for the camera, chubby cheeks raised high in a smile.
—Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Walls and floors are white, while flashes of color and texture appear in the form of chubby bouclé sofas and chairs or swirling rugs covered in Burberry’s signature shade of deep blue.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Soon, the chubby kid with big hip-hop dreams was running a little squad of coders putting together a FarmVille clone.
—Moisés Naím, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chubbiness
Noun
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The increase was highest among older adults, as nearly 80% of participants over 70 years old met the obesity mark, the researchers noted.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Accepting that his obesity can be treated with GLP-1s changed Jake’s perspective on his struggle with weight.—
Abby Roedel,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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By doing this, the fibers also go from flat to fluffy, making the cushions look much more plump.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2026
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In addition to buying in season, look for berries with smooth, plump, and firm skin, which indicate high quality, says Michelle Hall, chef instructor at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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This can support the aircraft’s weight, allowing a gentle descent with the wings level.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This is due to the polyphenols and healthy fat content, according to Bobrick.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
10 Jan. 2026
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Chicken has slightly more protein than salmon and contains less fat.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Safety Brandon Jones, who went on IR with a pectoral injury one week before Wattenberg, would be eligible to return ahead of Denver’s divisional round game, but Jones has not practiced since his injury.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The book is about early childhood, so the character design reflects a more warm, round style.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Chubbiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chubbiness. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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