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Recent Examples of protrusive The Galaxy Buds Pro also feature a streamlined, minimally protrusive shape that allows for limited contact with the open air and a unique chamber and mesh filters that cut out disruptive wind interference for clearer-sounding calls no matter the weather. Zarah Kavarana, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2021 Lumbar support on the mesh back is very good and the curve is well-placed and protrusive enough to support my slightly more pronounced back curvature perfectly. Corey Gaskin and Jeff Dunn, Ars Technica, 11 Sep. 2020 Her sweetheart gown is sleeveless, secured by a strip of organza encircling each arm; her chest bereft of jewelry, only her protrusive collarbones accessorize her décolletage. Hannah Seidlitz, Longreads, 10 Aug. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protrusive
Adjective
  • From ultrasounds to spacesuit assembly, Earth observations and monitoring blood flow, the seven members of the second half of Expedition 73 were kept busy this week aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
    Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Waters is supportive of the new film and had every intention of seeing it opening weekend, but was waylaid by his busy schedule.
    Jenelle Riley, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • There’s something officious about Alden Ehrenreich.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Jan. 2023
  • Her charming luxury treasure trove has none of that officious chilliness that defines the typical store of its ilk but instead feels like a brocanterie crammed with interesting, unexpected luxury goods from across the world.
    Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2023
Adjective
  • Audiences grew tired of intrusive commercials and developed subconscious ad-blocking behaviors, forcing marketers to seek alternatives.
    Tom Freiling, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Pop-ups, ads or odd redirects: An increase in aggressive pop-ups, full-screen ads or random redirects in your browser may indicate adware or other intrusive software hiding in your system.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025

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“Protrusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protrusive. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.

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