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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
Belts are a must-have for spring 2026 with chunky, sculptural styles defining the season’s layered looks.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Don't wear chunky wool sweaters, fleece, or polyester leggings around your pets at home.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
From classic stud earrings to trendy chunky rings, here are the best jewelry gifts to shop this season.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2025
The pants also pair perfectly with this chunky navy cardigan, made from the same material, to create a complete matching set.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Don't wear chunky wool sweaters, fleece, or polyester leggings around your pets at home.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
From classic stud earrings to trendy chunky rings, here are the best jewelry gifts to shop this season.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2025
The pants also pair perfectly with this chunky navy cardigan, made from the same material, to create a complete matching set.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chunky
Adjective
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Their style of pitching — relentlessly pound the strike zone — works well in a ballpark where the thick air depresses doubles and triples.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Let cool and spread a layer, about one-fourth-inch thick, of cream cheese icing over the entire cake.—
Kathryn Gregory,
Louisville Courier Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Chiefs grew more stout as the game progressed and held the Lions to 98 rushing yards by night’s end.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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That toughness, determination and preparation paid off against a stout Sooners defense.—
Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Some recent research into low-carb, higher-fat diets like the carnivore diet shows potential improvement in markers for cardiovascular health.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
10 Oct. 2025
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Any Hollywood bigshot with her bank account might choose to spend their fat paychecks on luxury cars, 10-bedroom mansions, and cushy private jets.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The cast of women do not trust whatever Stacey and her lumpy lacefront wigs are selling.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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Across each lumpy dark-gray spheroid cuts an uneven line.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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If possible, drive to a nearby sturdy building.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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If possible, drive to a nearby sturdy building.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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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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Her signature sweet and savory pastries, including the hearty Breakfast Machine with roasted Yukon gold potatoes, sausage, egg, bacon and cheddar; the plump almond croissant and the Tarte au Citron Meringue often sell out, so folks in-the-know preorder online.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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Crisp apple and pear slices, and plump figs add a touch of crunch and freshness.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 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 17 Oct. 2025.
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