thickish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for thickish
Adjective
  • Goldens typically have longer, wavier coats, while Labs have shorter, dense double coats.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Available in just about every color of the rainbow, the flower heads range from tight buttons and dense domes to soft, feathery blooms.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • One where the entire community would gather to stare blankly at price tags, sit on bulky massage chairs, and sample glossy pieces of teriyaki chicken in a grand dining hall.
    Annabelle Canela, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The boxy fit will easily layer without feeling too bulky, and the front is fitted with functional pockets for my phone, headphones, and even some extra snacks.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Brightly colored blocky floats bob down the lazy river which weaves through arch ways that look like they have been made from giant Lego bricks.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Beyond the site rise the blocky tops of many-coloured containers, the odd crane.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Stylistically, these bulky sculptures are like many in the show, whether large or small — solid, blockish, refined but not delicate.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2021
  • Bold and blockish, but soft around the edges.
    Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2021
Adjective
  • The polished sateen set boasts a thick border in six color combinations to wake up a bedroom.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
  • To serve, top with thick, creamy Greek yogurt and vibrant fruits of choice, like raspberries, mangoes and blueberries.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Unrealized gains are marked-to-market, and a hefty tax bill may follow.
    Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Debit use can also save customers money at independent stores, some of which apply hefty surcharges on credit.
    Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Thickish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thickish. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!