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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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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
Underground, the plant waits out much of the summer and fall in the form of tubers, chunky roots that store nutrients.
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Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2025
Everything comes out of one all-purpose hole called the cloaca in a chunky white paste that’s both poop and pee combined.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2025
Despite the lingering heat, cardigans and chunky knits are calling my name.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
This chunky-but-lightweight pair adds polish to any look without trying too hard—the key to nailing Portuguese style.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
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Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2025
Everything comes out of one all-purpose hole called the cloaca in a chunky white paste that’s both poop and pee combined.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2025
Despite the lingering heat, cardigans and chunky knits are calling my name.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
This chunky-but-lightweight pair adds polish to any look without trying too hard—the key to nailing Portuguese style.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chunky
Adjective
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The polished sateen set boasts a thick border in six color combinations to wake up a bedroom.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2025
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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
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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
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The Buckeyes defense looks to be stout again after winning the national title last season.—
Erick Smith,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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By inserting an extra biochemical cycle into a model plant, the researchers boosted growth, seed yield, and fat production without increasing water demand.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Another study suggested that overall consumption of milk, yogurt, and cheese—no matter the fat content—has no impact on risk of cardiovascular disease.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Silent Hill f protagonist Shimizu Hinako staring at a lumpy monster wielding a knife in a promotional screenshot for the game.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Stir just until moistened (batter should be lumpy).—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
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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
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If possible, drive to a nearby sturdy building.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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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
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Fall is the prime time for planting garlic to grow your own large, plump cloves.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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 16 Sep. 2025.
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