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Recent Examples of chunky There's a chunky carrot puree, too, with muted sweetness and infused with a healthy shot of ginger and topped with fresh mint. Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025 An easy way to translate that is to take a pleated leather skirt, paired with a bright chunky knit for a pop of color and topped with a blazer or jacket. Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025 Plus, their retro look is easy to mix and match with a wide range of pieces like chunky sweaters, crewnecks, and other seasonal staples. Melody Kazel, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025 The band were already distinguishing themselves by wedging huge, chunky-salsa riffs underneath the scabrous noise of the EP. Pat Blashill, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chunky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chunky
Adjective
  • The polished sateen set boasts a thick border in six color combinations to wake up a bedroom.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
  • To serve, top with thick, creamy Greek yogurt and vibrant fruits of choice, like raspberries, mangoes and blueberries.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • A lot went wrong for the Chiefs on the evening, but perhaps their biggest issue was their typically stout defense being gashed for 394 yards, with Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert going 25-for-34 with 318 yards and three touchdowns.
    Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The Buckeyes defense looks to be stout again after winning the national title last season.
    Erick Smith, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • And when eaten in moderation, its fat content can contribute to satiety, helping meals feel more filling.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Step one is to reduce body fat, especially belly fat.
    Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Does the couch have a tendency to sag or do the cushions feel lumpy?
    Melissa Maria, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Government contracts tend to be lumpy and unpredictable, making future growth harder to forecast.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • The sturdy steel frame holds up to 650 pounds, while the insulated cup holders cool and keep drinks within reach.
    Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
  • If possible, drive to a nearby sturdy building.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Take 419, which is one of two made of nubby clinker brick, a medieval look that matches the Gothic arches over the main entrance and the door to a maisonette.
    Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Loloi x Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines Erin Pillow Cover The windowpane design and nubby cotton of this throw pillow cover add dimension to a couch, sofa, or bed.
    Isabel Garcia, People.com, 27 July 2025
Adjective
  • At the top of that list is a hyaluronic acid serum that traps moisture and leaves my skin noticeably plump and dewy.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Fall is the prime time for planting garlic to grow your own large, plump cloves.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The side with the brown mascara has thin, precise bristles that helped separate my lashes to look like tiny spider legs rather than a clumpy bowl of cake batter.
    Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
  • The wine should coat the salt but not dissolve it—you're looking for a damp, clumpy texture, not a paste.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2025

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“Chunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chunky. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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