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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The prune juice group had a significant decrease in hard and lumpy stools.—
Cynthia Sass,
Health,
22 Oct. 2025 -
Symptoms can vary from person to person, but common ones are hard or lumpy stool, stomachache and nausea.—
Kaan Ozcan,
NBC news,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The team found that molecules such as silicon monoxide, water vapor, and aluminum monoxide appear exactly where clumpy dust clouds were seen in the VLT data.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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This gift is a great upgrade from the usual tub of clumpy protein.—
Joe Jackson,
Outside,
19 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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They’re made of a buttery soft, thick material that will keep you warm and cozy at home all winter.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Too thick of a mascara coat, and suddenly my gaze droops.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The sandstone bouclé brings a soft, nubby texture that adds warmth without feeling heavy, and the low profile keeps the whole piece looking clean.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
1 Dec. 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
Adjective
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Like other rugged beasts, this one is a chunky monkey – but as someone who now uses a rugged handset regularly, this con doesn't outweigh the numerous pros.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Jan. 2026
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The 32-inch inseam is perfect to wear with a chunky heel, ankle bootie, or even a platform sandal in the summer.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 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 11 Jan. 2026.
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