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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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as in obesity
the condition of having an excess of body fat
finally a diet that really worked, allowing her to forget about her rotundity and focus on her health
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Recent Examples of rotund
Stephen Witt, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2022
Monica, unseatbelted and rotund like a beach ball, was somehow ejected through the windshield and into a field with only minor injuries.
—Josh St. Clair, Men's Health, 13 Nov. 2022
Opah, also known as moonfish, are rotund — almost comically so — predatory fish that hunt for prey in cold, dark waters up to 1,000 feet below the ocean’s surface.
—Carl Engelking, Discover Magazine, 15 May 2015
While rotund pets are very cuddly and cute, obesity in pets can lead to many health problems that affect their quality of life.
—The Arizona Republic, 22 Oct. 2022
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Adjective
Shor wears oval glasses, his belly is rotund, his hair is woolly and white, and his beard is unkempt.
—Stephen Witt, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2022
Monica, unseatbelted and rotund like a beach ball, was somehow ejected through the windshield and into a field with only minor injuries.
—Josh St. Clair, Men's Health, 13 Nov. 2022
Opah, also known as moonfish, are rotund — almost comically so — predatory fish that hunt for prey in cold, dark waters up to 1,000 feet below the ocean’s surface.
—Carl Engelking, Discover Magazine, 15 May 2015
While rotund pets are very cuddly and cute, obesity in pets can lead to many health problems that affect their quality of life.
—The Arizona Republic, 22 Oct. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotund
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Isotonic Hydra Gel Eye Masks by Espa: These eye masks instantly hydrate, plump, and brighten the under-eye and contour area, softening dehydration lines and signs of tiredness.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The classic brown color delivers a soft, satin finish, while maracuja oil and hyaluronic acid work together to hydrate, plump, and condition your lips.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
24 Apr. 2025
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Time will tell if first round TE Colston Loveland was the correct choice over Tyler Warren. 🤷🏻 Cleveland Browns (I – for incomplete) — Think this assessment is a copout?—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Plus, keep scrolling for more small-space patio furniture set deals, including a round metal style and a three-piece rattan seating group.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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David Allison, the dean of the public-health school at Indiana University-Bloomington and an obesity researcher who, along with Peter Attia, has advised Rahal, frames it differently.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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There are seven late-stage studies on the pill, including five diabetes trials and two obesity studies.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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The researchers also found that women who started menopause later had better lipid (fat) levels and fewer oxidative stress markers in their blood, which could explain this gap in heart health.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Health,
19 Apr. 2025
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Things got particularly ugly during 2016 presidential debates when he was asked to defend referring to women as fat pigs and slobs.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But with a will Strike all your harps and set them ringing; On hill and heath Let every breath Throw all its power into singing!—
Vinson Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
25 Dec. 2024
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His ringing, carefree laugh mixed with soaring rhetoric about democracy, working families and hope.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Aug. 2024
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By 2016, President Obama put his weight behind the movement with the Computer Science for All initiative.—
James V. Shuls,
National Review,
20 Apr. 2025
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But the procession carried even more weight this year.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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As Fort Worth continues to grow, this area has the potential to become a vibrant hub in the heart of the city—accessible, scenic, and community-focused.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Stirred into no-bake cheesecake batter, vibrant ube jam delivers a sweet, nutty swirl that tempers the cheesecake’s tang.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2025
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With his chiseled jaw, sonorous voice and bodybuilder’s frame, Lagree could be the love child of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Fabio Lanzoni.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2025
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Choral passages of Mazzoli’s music explore the various potential dimensions of the aforementioned Hum and its ability to drown out all of life’s beautiful sonorous experiences and yet also function harmonically.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Rotund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotund. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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