thickish

Definition of thickishnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thickish
Adjective
  • In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.
    Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
  • In situations of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, activate your hazard lights and seek a secure location, such as a nearby business’s parking lot, to pull over and come to a stop.
    Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • The butt-flattering pants look like chic trousers but feel like sweats, and don’t have any bulky design details.
    Eva Thomas, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
  • This hanging cube organizer is a convenient place to store bulkier items such as sweaters, shoes, and handbags.
    Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Most of these works portray an unassuming figure rendered in a blocky, simplified style, with heavy helpings of a fleshy pink that recall Philip Guston and Carroll Dunham.
    Benjamin Lima Special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 17 Jan. 2026
  • If they’re not cut properly, curtain bangs can look blocky and unnatural, failing to blend into the rest of your lengths.
    Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 11 Dec. 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
  • They’re made of a buttery soft, thick material that will keep you warm and cozy at home all winter.
    Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Too thick of a mascara coat, and suddenly my gaze droops.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • That may seem like a hefty number of miles to some, but sadly, that’s a slow month for me.
    Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Sick of lugging a hefty shoulder bag out on the town?
    Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Thickish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thickish. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.

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