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Recent Examples of thickish
The combination of the knee-high length and thickish merino blend keeps me as warm as possible in such conditions.
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Scott Douglas, Outside, 3 Feb. 2026
Scott Douglas, Outside, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thickish
Adjective
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Regular attendees noticed the effect of a denser Fall/Winter schedule compared to previous seasons, and there were multiple dinners and cocktail events taking place each night.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2026
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My calves turned into dense, heavy cinder blocks.—
Dimity McDowell,
Time,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The soft lounge set is streamlined and not bulky, perfect for layering during travel.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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Think oversized sectionals, bulky recliners, or an excess of occasional tables.—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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These collectible, blocky character builds hit the sweet spot between relaxing and rewarding, offering just enough of a challenge for a cozy night in and a display-ready payoff when you’re done.—
Brittany Anas,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Feb. 2026
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The front lobby features a large blocky version of the Lego Galaxy logo, which is a bit interplanetary and a bit NASA meatball.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Bold and blockish, but soft around the edges.—
Peter Hartlaub,
San Francisco Chronicle,
19 Apr. 2021
Adjective
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Hours later, an explosion near the airport sent a thick plume of black smoke into the air – part of a fresh wave of Iranian strikes across the Middle East on Sunday following the death of Iran’s supreme leader in US-Israeli strikes.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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The luxurious touch of velvet elevates any look, while the thick straps and flat sole give it a practical element.—
Ana Serrano,
Glamour,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This means that more people will have to pay, while interest has snowballed, even for those with hefty monthly repayments.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
1 Mar. 2026
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Other district directors also received hefty pay bumps and bonuses over that same period, including Fort Stockton regional director Jessika Marquez and El Paso regional director Benjamin Shipkey.—
Bayliss Wagner,
San Antonio Express-News,
28 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Thickish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thickish. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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