huskiness

noun

Definition of huskinessnext
as in stoutness

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  1. heaviness
  2. bulkiness
Noun
  • The idea is that as an operator mimes picking up a pile of rocks, the arm would generate a force in response, as if the operator could feel the heaviness of the rocks, confirming that the excavator is indeed picking them up.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Plus, its lightweight texture layers seamlessly without adding heaviness—an especially important consideration for mature skin, where too much product can emphasize texture.
    — Jenny Berg, InStyle, 19 Aug. 2026
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  • The Dobreva balconette bra is lightly lined and designed to lift your chest without the bulkiness of a push-up bra.
    — Olivia Dubyak, InStyle, 26 June 2026
  • Its bulkiness could be seen as both a blessing and a curse, as much of the weight is concentrated in the base to prevent the monitor from tipping over.
    — Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
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