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
Shop more chunky court sneakers inspired by Holmes’s and Hadid’s styles, below.
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Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 11 June 2026
But if the Titan EVO is too chunky and gamer-centric for you, and the Vantum is too expensive and not substantial enough, the Atlas might be just the right chair for you.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
This worked, producing carbon-capture material made completely from waste, but the chunkier amine groups made from waste didn’t perform as well.
—ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
Nearly 300 extras are screaming in front of him, clutching red Solo cups and dressed to match their idol: pleather, fishnets, chunky boots.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 2 June 2026
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Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 11 June 2026
But if the Titan EVO is too chunky and gamer-centric for you, and the Vantum is too expensive and not substantial enough, the Atlas might be just the right chair for you.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
This worked, producing carbon-capture material made completely from waste, but the chunkier amine groups made from waste didn’t perform as well.
—ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
Nearly 300 extras are screaming in front of him, clutching red Solo cups and dressed to match their idol: pleather, fishnets, chunky boots.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chunky
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Whisk it in until the dressing is rich, thick, and emulsified, which takes less than a minute.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
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With adjustable straps, a thick elastic band, empire waist, and a ruffle trim, this Grace Karin maxi will become the most versatile dress in your closet.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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But the run-up under splash hire coach Mauricio Pochettino has been less than encouraging, though a recent 3-2 friendly win over a stout Senegal squad was a positive.—
Greg Cote
June 4,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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The stout, middle-aged man, was due to have cataract surgery in April at the clinic in Catacamas, which sits on the lowest slopes of a bushy hill some four hours east of Tegucigalpa, the country’s capital.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Made with the unctuous 8-percent-fat milk of the water buffalo—animals that may have arrived in the area via the Normans by way of Sicily, or perhaps by the Goths coming from Central Asia—buffalo mozzarella has been produced at least since the twelfth century.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The review found no evidence that each cycle of weight loss and regain strips progressively more muscle than fat.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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This slowdown, however, is not investment thesis changing for us as orders tend to be lumpy.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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Unlike cottage cheese, which can be lumpy and watery, farmer's cheese is pressed to remove excess liquid.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
1 June 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,
13 June 2026
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Seek shelter in a sturdy structure until the storm has passed.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Inside, there’s a unique two-tone color split for throne-like front seats and rear jump seats, with standard Dinamica—akin to nubby Alcantara—dressing seat inserts and door trim.—
Lawrence Ulrich,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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Microfiber absorbs four times more moisture than cotton and the nubby texture grabs and holds onto soil until it is washed away.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Look for firm, plump blueberries with smooth skin.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
6 June 2026
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At Pan Asian restaurant Oriental, the lobster comes to the beachside tables looking like plump scoops of ice cream, and is best ordered alongside the black pepper wagyu beef.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Joo missed another fairway to the right into a clumpy lie, pitched back to the fairway, sent her wedge over the green with a front pin, chipped 8 feet by the hole and missed the putt, taking a double bogey to fall three shots behind.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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Meanwhile, her subtle smoky eye, washed liner and clumpy lashes embellished the moody undertones of her fashion, while her naked nails and rosy lips added a minimal twist.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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“Chunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chunky. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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