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Recent Examples of tubby It is sold in a curious short and tubby bottle with an original label with an old man with wispy hair and a long beard. Forbes.com, 15 May 2025 The structure is like a planetary system with its multiple characters and fascinating satellites: his best friend Ruprecht, a tubby genius; Lori, his unrequited love; Carl the psychopath; Howard the Coward; Father Green a.k.a. Tomi Obaro, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024 Colin Farrell’s Penguin Is Different From The Comics The original Batman villains were mostly made up of gangsters, and the Penguin first appeared in the early 40’s as a tubby man in a tuxedo and monocle, wielding a variety of gadgets inside his iconic umbrella. Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 Heavy, ample, plump, tubby—these might as well be curse words. TIME, 2 Feb. 2024 This gives it the slight grace of a drawer without sacrificing the functionality of a big tubby bin. Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 17 Aug. 2023 After a long day of tail wagging, tubby rubbing, and shoe chewing, your dog deserves a comfortable place to rest. Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2023 The 65-minute family show sees A.A. Milne‘s tubby little cubby brought to life along with his furry friends. K.j. Yossman, Variety, 27 Mar. 2023 These spirits, or at least the pair of figurines representing them, were too tubby to fit through the door to their new spirit house at the Baan Pitak condominium in Bangkok. Adam Dean, BostonGlobe.com, 13 June 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tubby
Adjective
  • At the top of that list is a hyaluronic acid serum that traps moisture and leaves my skin noticeably plump and dewy.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Fall is the prime time for planting garlic to grow your own large, plump cloves.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • And when eaten in moderation, its fat content can contribute to satiety, helping meals feel more filling.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Step one is to reduce body fat, especially belly fat.
    Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The classic trip is a 26-mile, four-hour round-trip from downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia, to the twin border towns of McCaysville, Georgia, and Copperhill, Tennessee.
    Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The 6-ounce ramekins are round to provide even heat and are able to withstand oven temperatures of up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025

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

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