1
as in thick
having small pieces or lumps spread throughout
chunky peanut butter adds an interesting layer of texture when paired with jelly
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as in stout
being compact and broad in build and often short in stature
a chunky little toddler
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Recent Examples of chunky
Earlier this week, the media mogul, 71, was spotted in Santa Barbara wearing a pair of chunky sneakers — a.k.a.
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Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Jenny Bird Jenny Bird is one of our go-to’s for beautiful, chunky metals and sleek shapes.
—Mekaylah Yowpp-Hernacki, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
The actor leaned all the way into the mob wife aesthetic while promoting her new movie The Electric State in Madrid, Spain, rocking a chunky French manicure that would make Carmela Soprano jealous.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 28 Feb. 2025
The chunky shapes are easy to pick up and the stackers provide a place for your baby to slide the toys over, improving hand-eye coordination.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 24 Feb. 2025
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Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Jenny Bird Jenny Bird is one of our go-to’s for beautiful, chunky metals and sleek shapes.
—Mekaylah Yowpp-Hernacki, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
The actor leaned all the way into the mob wife aesthetic while promoting her new movie The Electric State in Madrid, Spain, rocking a chunky French manicure that would make Carmela Soprano jealous.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 28 Feb. 2025
The chunky shapes are easy to pick up and the stackers provide a place for your baby to slide the toys over, improving hand-eye coordination.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chunky
Adjective
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The final product is smooth but not thin, with a thick and intriguing mouthfeel.—
Erik Ofgang,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The average iPhone 16 measures 7.9mm (0.31 inches) thick, and the Galaxy S25 measures 7.2mm (0.28 inches) thick.—
Eric Zeman,
PCMAG,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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San Diego State basketball has made a name for itself in recent years off the back of a stout defense.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Feb. 2025
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But on Saturday, the Heat was far more stout, albeit against a 14-32 Nets team lacking in firepower, even more so without Cam Johnson, who’s averaging 19.4 points per game.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The researchers found that in addition to reducing liver fat content, HTD1801 significantly improved blood glucose control.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Mar. 2025
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Baseball, which is dying all over the place, should get off its fat, lazy a--, and elect Pete Rose, even though far too late, into the Baseball Hall of Fame!—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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After sleeping on the Studio Chill Hybrid, nighttime wakefulness is a thing of the past—and so is the lower back and joint pain our lumpy spring mattress used to give us.—
Jaylyn Pruitt,
Health,
21 Feb. 2025
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What to Consider The fill can get lumpy after a lot of use and washing.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Potassium helps produce sturdy plants and increases plants’ resistance to stress but overapplication of potassium (and too much of any nutrient) can cause other necessary nutrients to become unavailable to the plant.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
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As professional travelers, pilots and flight attendants have an eye for high-quality and sturdy luggage.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Textures are furry and nubby; others are buttery soft with a silk-like drape.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Sep. 2019
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The soft, nubby texture of the fabric complements the curved furniture's soft edges, maximizing both comfort and style.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Some species provided not just materials but sustenance: edible cambium (a layer between the bark and the wood), plump and sweet in the spring—considered a famine food by some groups and a delicacy by others.—
Amelia Soth,
JSTOR Daily,
27 Feb. 2025
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The formula is chock-full of humectants, which draw moisture into the skin to leave it feeling hydrated and plump.—
Zoë Weiner,
Glamour,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Graham has a stubby build and some prospects are more athletic.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Elephants, for instance, became tapirs, with stubby trunks and legs.—
Caroline Winterer / Made by History,
TIME,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Chunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chunky. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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