How to Use chunky in a Sentence

chunky

adjective
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  • The shoes have chunky heels.
  • The whole thing is chunky, but the buttons are easy to press.
    — Julian Chokkattu, Wired, 22 July 2022
  • The key is to try to keep the fish as chunky as possible.
    — David Rainer Alabama Department Of Conservation and Natural Resources, al, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Schmidt stacked at least two — maybe more — threads of that part to get a chunky sound.
    — Tom Roland, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2023
  • The chunky syrup gets a punch of flavor from lemon juice and fresh thyme.
    — Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 15 Aug. 2024
  • Pardun took the pole and reeled in a chunky 17½-inch walleye.
    — Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 7 May 2023
  • Cozy Up in a Blanket Give us all the cable knits and chunky weaves.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 24 June 2023
  • With a chunky heel, the boots are comfortable for all-day wear.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 30 Dec. 2023
  • Then, the men walk around the tank, patting its chunky green armor.
    — Andrew E. Kramer, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Mar. 2023
  • To complete this fit, grab a pair of chunky neon earrings.
    — Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 18 July 2023
  • This pair has a tall shaft that keeps calves warm, and the chunky platform heel gives you some lift.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024
  • Placed next to the competition, the Z Fold 5 is rather chunky.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024
  • The crushed green olives should be big and fleshy, like a chunky relish to contrast the icy bite of the fennel.
    — Ben Mimscooking Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2022
  • The guac is fresh and chunky with just enough zest to brighten the other fixings.
    — Bon Appétit, 15 Nov. 2022
  • The thin shoots with dry stems were a departure from the vibrant, chunky spears at the A-Bar farm.
    — Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
  • One of its newest items is the chunky bark, with milk or dark chocolate with peanuts and raisins.
    — Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2023
  • Loafer styles run the gamut from classic black and brown leathers to trendy chunky platforms.
    — Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 6 July 2022
  • Now’s the time to stock up on matching lounge sets, chunky knit sweaters, and of course, fuzzy slippers.
    — Esme Benjamin, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2024
  • They are blitzed together in a chunky sauce with green chiles and leafy herbs.
    — Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
  • The chunky buckle offers a touch of fun, and the deep heel cup really hugs the whole foot.
    — Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Each tamale is chunky and packed with plenty of pork or chicken.
    — Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Come for the clothes, but stay for the Galliano-era Dior rings and chunky Chanel earrings, most at very fair prices.
    — Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2024
  • Madden games tend to be chunky, bloated, slow and dark.
    — Herb Scribner, Washington Post, 19 July 2024
  • Save for their chunky rich peanut dip, other places do the street food snack better.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Target saves the day with a pair of chunky tan heels that are the perfect height for my bridesmaid dress.
    — R29 Team, refinery29.com, 2 Oct. 2024
  • While many leather watch straps can come across as rustic and chunky or padded and plush, the Quince is neither.
    — Tim Barribeau, wsj.com, 27 Oct. 2023
  • The couple were holding hands and wearing all white, with chunky white shoes, slacks, and coats.
    — Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 17 Apr. 2023
  • Early foldable phones bulged out of my pant pockets, and looked chunky in the hand.
    — Ben Sin, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • The Bronco WildTrak might not be the quietest of the bunch, boasting quite a lot of noise from its chunky tires.
    — Kyle Edward, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2022
  • Ora paired the coat with a black turtleneck and completed her attire with chunky black boots with front buckles.
    — Julia Teti, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024

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