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as in plump
having an excess of body fat
a rotund little man who, predictably, was asked to play Santa every year
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as in round
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones
the actor's distinct baritone and his clear and rotund elocution are especially effective in dramatic readings
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Recent Examples of rotund
VanTuyle wound up doing the walrus voice for the final version of the movie, which just might make the tusk, whiskered, somewhat dopey and pleasingly rotund character a star.
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Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 26 Nov. 2025
The Moomins, created by Finnish artist and writer Tove Jansson during WWII, are gentle, rotund trolls who live in Moominvalley, a magical place where adventures are always waiting around the corner and the values of friendship, bravery and respect are ever-present.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
Never a perfect circle, but dependably rotund, the doughnuts are large enough to tear at greedily and still last the entire drive home.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
The toy, named Psyduck—intended for humans—is a rotund duck-like creature prone to splitting headaches.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2023
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Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 26 Nov. 2025
The Moomins, created by Finnish artist and writer Tove Jansson during WWII, are gentle, rotund trolls who live in Moominvalley, a magical place where adventures are always waiting around the corner and the values of friendship, bravery and respect are ever-present.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
Never a perfect circle, but dependably rotund, the doughnuts are large enough to tear at greedily and still last the entire drive home.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
The toy, named Psyduck—intended for humans—is a rotund duck-like creature prone to splitting headaches.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotund
Adjective
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The amount of sugar is scaled back, but there's plenty of sweetness from plump raisins and a dusting of powdered sugar.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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These plump fine lines, increase collagen production, prevent and improve loss of firmness, hydrate, and help with moisture retention.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
14 Apr. 2026
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Initially considered a mid-round prospect, Rodriguez now looks poised to land squarely in the second round.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
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Bottles, glass ornaments, scraps of lace and strings of lights hang from branches on the ceiling, while upstage, a cave-like wall frames a round piece of fabric that sometimes evokes a pond and also becomes a scrim for silhouetted scenes.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This can lead to more fat production, lower cellular energy, and the buildup of a compound associated with metabolic dysfunction.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The stock market rallied to more records on Wednesday after GE Vernova, Boston Scientific and other big companies joined the parade, reporting fatter profits for the start of the year than analysts expected.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Hana liked it enough to take some home, which in the Test Kitchen is a ringing endorsement!—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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At the moment, Breslow has its ringing endorsement.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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After some 53 years, Antigone remains a no-frills stronghold where community organizers trade flyers near the entrance, and the inventory captures the perspectives of life in a vibrant border city.—
Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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With the collection intertwined with the world of racing since its debut in 1986, the Tag Heuer Formula 1 watch has become a symbol of performance while simultaneously showcasing its distinct design, vibrant hues and innovative technology.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Ballet Orchestra, close to wrapping its 50th anniversary season, sounded especially sonorous in the score’s horn passages.—
Rachel Howard,
San Francisco Chronicle,
11 Apr. 2026
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The sonorous presence of actor Morgan Freeman will be one of the highlights of the Beatles on the Beach festival in Boca Raton on March 12-15, which will include a March 14 performance by Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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Raised in the woods of Alabama, Nichols joined National Geographic in 1996 and became Editor-at-Large for Photography in 2008, transforming every assignment into a story that is as visually breathtaking as it is emotionally resonant.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2026
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Why Putting Down Your Phone Matters One of the trend’s most resonant themes is its emphasis on stepping away from screens.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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And still, Goodell was greeted by a loud chorus of boos.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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Jeffrey Spadjinske, police were called to the meeting on the report that individuals in attendance were being loud and disruptive.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Rotund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotund. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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