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Adjective
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The base and handle of the original product are a bit bulkier than the newer model as well, and the original product cannot be detached for storage or travel purposes.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026 -
Conventional semiconductor lasers are compact and efficient—but also dim and dependent on bulky, complex optics.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Musgraves and Lambert are two of the most important figures in country music in the 21st century, so the pairing would have been historic even without the beefy backstory.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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There are about as many puts trading as calls, but options traders are paying beefier premiums in upside calls, with total call premiums nearing $100M versus $50M in puts, according to data compiled by SpotGamma.—
Oliver Renick,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Packed with multiple forms of hyaluronic acid, this milky lotion promises plump, glassy skin.—
Anita Bhagwandas,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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Niacinamide helps brighten and even things out, while hyaluronic acid floods skin with hydration for a plump, fresh look.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That rep, and dozens of others like it, formed the foundation for the Broncos’ interest in the stocky Coleman — their chosen running back among a long list available on Day 3 of the NFL Draft.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Platform legs give this modern hutch a lighter presence than some of the stocky silhouettes on this list while also providing possibilities for under storage.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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At the base of the terraces were sculpture gardens featuring Fernando Botero’s chubby bronze feline El Gato and Ji Yong-Ho’s black Lion, assembled from recycled tires.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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When Frank asked him why a saint would visit a short, chubby guy with glasses who played goalie, Gus said very matter-of-factly that it was well known that ordinary folks and the poor often received such visions.—
David McGrath,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As the GIs raise their guns, a pudgy hand in the backseat tears a strip of white cloth from his companion’s petticoat for the chauffeur to hang out the window.—
Alice Kaplan,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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But while Elemental was often visually stunning, Hoppers possesses that certain charm that comes with pudgy beavers and dastardly caterpillars, and a touch of weird humor beside.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In a Monday note, Morgan Stanley analyst Shane Brett stood by his overweight rating on AMAT.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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The World Health Organization categorizes people with a BMI over 25 as overweight and a BMI over 30 as obese.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The fleshy stems can be delicate, so place begonias where they won't be exposed to strong winds.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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Beyond its usefulness, pineapple guava provides fleshy, edible flower petals with a hint of sweetness.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Plumpish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumpish. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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