How to Use chunky in a Sentence
chunky
adjective- The shoes have chunky heels.
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The whole thing is chunky, but the buttons are easy to press.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired, 22 July 2022
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The chunky pieces are easy for small hands to grip, build with, and move around the track.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 14 Jan. 2025
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The sole is chunky enough to support you day in and day out with the shoes.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2021
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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
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Schmidt stacked at least two — maybe more — threads of that part to get a chunky sound.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2023
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The chunky syrup gets a punch of flavor from lemon juice and fresh thyme.
—Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 15 Aug. 2024
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Pardun took the pole and reeled in a chunky 17½-inch walleye.
—Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 7 May 2023
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The sky was gray and sagging; the Hudson was chunky with ice.
—Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
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Cozy Up in a Blanket Give us all the cable knits and chunky weaves.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 24 June 2023
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With a chunky heel, the boots are comfortable for all-day wear.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 30 Dec. 2023
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Flared trousers and a chunky sweater look good from any angle.
—WSJ, 29 Sep. 2021
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Apart from that, this is a big, chunky toy with a good amount of diecast throughout.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
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For work, a pair of chunky loafers and an oversized blazer would do the trick.
—Frances Solá-Santiago, refinery29.com, 6 Dec. 2021
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Throw a leather jacket over a white T-shirt and pair it with jeans and chunky boots.
—Hannah Kirby, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 20 Oct. 2021
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Then, the men walk around the tank, patting its chunky green armor.
—Andrew E. Kramer, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Mar. 2023
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To complete this fit, grab a pair of chunky neon earrings.
—Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 18 July 2023
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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
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Placed next to the competition, the Z Fold 5 is rather chunky.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024
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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
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Swift added a slouchy black purse with gold zippers and chunky, heeled black booties.
—Julie Mazziotta, People.com, 9 Feb. 2025
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Style it with a slouchy wool coat that wraps around your waist and a pair of chunky loafers for contrast.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 6 Feb. 2025
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The guac is fresh and chunky with just enough zest to brighten the other fixings.
—Bon Appétit, 15 Nov. 2022
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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
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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
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Some are designed for a day spent in the snow, like this chunky cable knit beanie.
—Carly Totten, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2021
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Loafer styles run the gamut from classic black and brown leathers to trendy chunky platforms.
—Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 6 July 2022
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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
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They are blitzed together in a chunky sauce with green chiles and leafy herbs.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
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The shoe line has a slew of trendy designs from chunky loafers to ballet flats and heels, all of which are made with comfort top of mind with cushy insoles and nonslip rubber outsoles.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 17 Mar. 2025
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