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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
An Arlington native won a spot on NBC’s The Voice this month, strutting on stage in a black leather vest, boots, chunky silver jewelry and a cowgirl hat, delivering a soulful blind audition.
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Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
Lace up your favorite pair of chunky sneakers, throw on a jean jacket, and grab a tote bag and you're set.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Upgrade your standard flip-flop with a metallic finish and a chunky platform sole.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
In those 50 seconds, most readers will probably jump to the next section — drawn by the chunky font and brain-friendly division.
—Big Think, 11 Mar. 2026
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Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
Lace up your favorite pair of chunky sneakers, throw on a jean jacket, and grab a tote bag and you're set.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Upgrade your standard flip-flop with a metallic finish and a chunky platform sole.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
In those 50 seconds, most readers will probably jump to the next section — drawn by the chunky font and brain-friendly division.
—Big Think, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chunky
Adjective
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Videos and photos from the scene showed thick gray smoke billowing from the complex and some workers jumping from a building belonging to Anjun Industrial.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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In the hands of a sandwich master, these things can come from elsewhere—in the Vegitalian, thin slabs of fresh mozzarella and, of all things, a thick layer of roasted sweet-potato slices.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Nola held his own against a stout Venezuela lineup, holding them to just one run — a Eugenio Suarez solo home run on a curveball outside the zone in the fourth inning — while striking out three.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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All have the stout beak that gives the bird its name.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Sustainable fat loss usually occurs at a rate of about 1 to 2 pounds per week.—
Fred Sassani,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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Working one at a time, gently crack all over, then peel, starting from fat end with air pocket; discard shells.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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Don’t overdo it; the end result should be lumpy, not powdery.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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More than 10,000 feet deep in the ocean, the seafloor is covered with what look like dark, lumpy potatoes.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
13 Mar. 2026
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Donica, across from her, is on sturdier ground, fearsome to the point of awe-inspiring in the sustained fury of his fermatas, though his considerable force as a performer longs to be shaped more cleanly.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2026
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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,
18 Mar. 2026
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Beyond batter and dough, nut flours lend delicate flavor and nubby texture to drinks such as a horchata, help thicken sauces, and make a creamy and decadent pastry layer.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The piece fell to her ankles in a soft, pale pink fabric with a nubby, plush surface and a structured collar.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The pancakes were fluffy on the inside and lacy at the edges, topped with a generous dollop of Meyer lemon curd and a handful of gloriously plump blueberries.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Briany, with her plump cheeks and full head of dark hair, wasn’t normally this fussy.—
Jeff Ernsthausen,
ProPublica,
23 Mar. 2026
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Using clumpy detergent can clog compartments, gum up a washing machine’s internal components, and leave detergent deposits on clothes.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2026
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Softened butter is also crucial for making smooth frostings, as cold butter will not emulsify properly and will lead to clumpy results (this is true of cake batters, too).—
Molly Allen,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Chunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chunky. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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