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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
Never a perfect circle, but dependably rotund, the doughnuts are large enough to tear at greedily and still last the entire drive home.
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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
Meet the rotund rascal Sir John Falstaff and the wise wives of Windsor in one of Shakespeare’s most raucous comedies.
—Joey Morona, cleveland, 1 Feb. 2023
Stay rotund for my sake #bblefffect #buccalfatremoval #friendship ...
—Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 20 Dec. 2022
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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
Meet the rotund rascal Sir John Falstaff and the wise wives of Windsor in one of Shakespeare’s most raucous comedies.
—Joey Morona, cleveland, 1 Feb. 2023
Stay rotund for my sake #bblefffect #buccalfatremoval #friendship ...
—Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 20 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotund
Adjective
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By doing this, the fibers also go from flat to fluffy, making the cushions look much more plump.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2026
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In addition to buying in season, look for berries with smooth, plump, and firm skin, which indicate high quality, says Michelle Hall, chef instructor at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Safety Brandon Jones, who went on IR with a pectoral injury one week before Wattenberg, would be eligible to return ahead of Denver’s divisional round game, but Jones has not practiced since his injury.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The book is about early childhood, so the character design reflects a more warm, round style.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This is due to the polyphenols and healthy fat content, according to Bobrick.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
10 Jan. 2026
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Chicken has slightly more protein than salmon and contains less fat.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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If that isn’t a ringing endorsement!—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Jan. 2026
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That isn't exactly a ringing endorsement of the second-year signal-caller, and writers at The Athletic also don't seem to have much of a belief in Williams heading into the showdown at Lambeau Field.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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With their vibrant pink color and unusual picotee pattern, the flowers of 'Supra Cherry' picotee dianthus will command attention in the garden.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2026
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Shop it in a set of two or pick up a single jar, and choose from two colors, including this deep green or vibrant orange.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The country twang of her Nashville origins has been replaced with sonorous synths, and in the case of Showgirl, a throwback to the retro electric guitar sound of her bestselling 2014 album 1989.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
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The work contains sonorous bouts of sorrow, but rage is its primary register.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Think desserts that instantly transport you back to childhood—familiar flavors that feel comforting and emotionally resonant.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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By drawing on a person’s music, video and search history, a brand could generate highly resonant content designed to match that individual’s tastes and moods.—
Adam Rumanek,
Rolling Stone,
2 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Their noise got loudest at night when the city became quiet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Sports radio can be loud and raucous, blaring with bluster and bellowing.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Rotund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotund. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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