as in lumpy
having small pieces or lumps spread throughout
curdy cottage cheese
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curdy
Adjective
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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 -
There are a few lumpy patches, moments when the revision over-explains itself or belabors a point.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Unlike thick denim, these pants have a summer-friendly fabric, so your legs can breathe instead of developing pools of sweat.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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That’s because its light must travel through a thicker layer of atmosphere near the horizon.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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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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Why else show nubby fleece trousers with a coordinating striped jacket, which nobody needs but would be a hoot to wear?—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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For football, dress the kilt down with chunky books, thick socks, and sporran, paired with a Scotland football shirt.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 May 2026
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Plus, unlike chunky sneakers that take up half your suitcase, these fit neatly into a carry-on.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Lifting the lid revealed a small tart topped with a tongue of Spanish sea urchin, resting on a nubbly bed of cancha nuts.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Curdy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curdy. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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