1
as in thick
having small pieces or lumps spread throughout
chunky peanut butter adds an interesting layer of texture when paired with jelly
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2
as in stout
being compact and broad in build and often short in stature
a chunky little toddler
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Recent Examples of chunky
The chunky knit gives instant cozy energy, while the brown hue feels luxe and lived-in all at once.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
The Street Hiker reminds me of a retro skating sneaker because of its rounded toe, chunky laces, and slightly thicker sole.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 24 Oct. 2025
The look was paired with a necklace featuring large chunky jewels which dangled from her chest, clear glittery high-heel shoes and a pair of brown angel wings.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Well, certainly not the chunky wood or wobbly big-box iterations of yesteryear.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2025
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
The Street Hiker reminds me of a retro skating sneaker because of its rounded toe, chunky laces, and slightly thicker sole.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 24 Oct. 2025
The look was paired with a necklace featuring large chunky jewels which dangled from her chest, clear glittery high-heel shoes and a pair of brown angel wings.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Well, certainly not the chunky wood or wobbly big-box iterations of yesteryear.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chunky
Adjective
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At great risk, Hamida disguises herself as a khes (a thick cotton cloth) seller and enters the house to plan with Lajo an escape route.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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The Oklahoma native's signature is his thick accent and his straight talk.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Later, the Cowboys and their high-octane offense will face the stout Broncos defense.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Jović had a relatively quiet opener against Orlando’s stout defense (nine points in 23 minutes) before going for 20 points, six rebounds and four assists off the bench Friday.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Remove from heat and skim fat from top; discard fat.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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According to the user, the steak was a petite sirloin—a lean cut from the sirloin region of the beef, typically lower fat than rib-eye or strip and offering good flavor when cooked correctly.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The prune juice group had a significant decrease in hard and lumpy stools.—
Cynthia Sass,
Health,
22 Oct. 2025
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Symptoms can vary from person to person, but common ones are hard or lumpy stool, stomachache and nausea.—
Kaan Ozcan,
NBC news,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Designed by Hydro Tec, the modern, muscular exterior is characterized by a sturdy steel displacement hull, a distinctive bulbous bow, and a lightweight aluminum superstructure.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Suspend houseplants from the ceiling in macrame planters and add a nubby rug to complete the look.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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If anything, the tempestuous Swiss weather enhanced the cinematic effect and underscored the beauty of the natural materials—plush shearlings, nubby tweeds and densely woven cashmeres—that marry form and function, a true hallmark of luxury.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There were black burlat cherries, plump apricots, a basket of fragrant strawberries.—
Danielle Postel-Vinay,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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And this peptide serum delivers, with 10 different peptides (which serve to smooth lines and plump lax skin) housed in yet another copper peptide that delivers them deep into the skin.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
22 Oct. 2025
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Keaton accepted her Academy Award in signature style—a taupe blazer pinned with a pink carnation, a swaggeringly long skirt and clumpy ankle boots.—
Ellen Burney,
Vogue,
11 Oct. 2025
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Powder detergent can remain clumpy throughout the load and leave behind dusty residue once the cycle ends.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Chunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chunky. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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