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
It’s offered in a bowl and has the consistency of a chunky chili soup with Mediterranean spices, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper and garlic.
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Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
The complementary watch face, likely coming with watchOS 11.5, has blocks of colors which change throughout the day to become chunky numerals showing the hour, while analog hands show the time.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Meanwhile, lots of games stores are backing the Jedi holiday season with chunky discounts on Star Wars games.
—Barry Collins, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
One thing to note: This is a seriously chunky shoe with a decent amount of heft to it.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 1 May 2025
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Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
The complementary watch face, likely coming with watchOS 11.5, has blocks of colors which change throughout the day to become chunky numerals showing the hour, while analog hands show the time.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Meanwhile, lots of games stores are backing the Jedi holiday season with chunky discounts on Star Wars games.
—Barry Collins, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
One thing to note: This is a seriously chunky shoe with a decent amount of heft to it.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chunky
Adjective
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Starting with the build, the Swift Edge 14 AI measures just 0.65 inch thick and weighs 2.18 pounds.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
16 May 2025
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The younger Cave, with a mop of jet black hair and thick eyebrows just like his father, is talking to The Hollywood Reporter about being directed by Kristen Stewart in her feature film debut.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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That pair earned a 57 percent expected goal rate while playing matchup minutes in the regular season, but their defense wasn’t as stout against the Devils in Round 1.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Or try Tower Arch Trail (3.4 miles roundtrip), which takes you to a stout, wide arch near a tower.—
Maya Silver,
Outside Online,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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The remote location offers an experience that lets guests disconnect from the hustle of urban life, with adventures like horseback rides, fly fishing, fat biking, and heli-skiing.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2025
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After 72 weeks, two out of three patients on semaglutide had significant improvements in fat accumulation and scarring in the liver.—
Cathy Nelson,
Health,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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This leads to odd, lumpy nuclei with exaggerated shapes, known as gnocchi.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The burritos are often lumpy, with big boulders that stretch the tortilla to its limits.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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For your safety, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2025
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The paddles are crafted with a sturdy, lightweight design suitable for players just starting and looking to develop their skills.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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The soft, nubby texture of the fabric complements the curved furniture's soft edges, maximizing both comfort and style.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2025
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Featuring a nubby texture made from thick loops of yarn, the material seamlessly blends style and comfort.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The selection of works indeed revealed a preference for male subjects unique in a movement typically associated with fetching representations of young women in sun-dappled gowns and bonnets and plump, rose-cheeked children.—
James Meyer,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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The brand’s Hyaluronic Rose Complex includes Damascus rosewater and 11 types of hyaluronic acid to nourish skin, as well as niacinamide, working to improve the appearance of skin texture and minimize pores, plus plump and firm.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Graham has a stubby build and some prospects are more athletic.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Elephants, for instance, became tapirs, with stubby trunks and legs.—
Caroline Winterer / Made by History,
TIME,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Chunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chunky. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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