as in powerful
strongly and heavily built
a beefy man who worked in a warehouse all his life
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Recent Examples of beefy
The tender, beefy flat iron is my go-to at the counter-service restaurant that also makes one of the city’s best burgers.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Nov. 2024
Under the hood remained a mix of inline-sixes and V-8s, with the powertrain lineup growing in size and power after a 1986 mid-life refresh; the beefiest, a 5.5-liter eight-cylinder found in the 560 SEL, reached 296 hp.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2024
Prime Video on Tuesday morning announced a series order for a spinoff of Reacher, one of the streamer’s beefiest hits, centered on Maria Sten‘s Frances Neagley.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 1 Oct. 2024
And this time, beefier 4-pot Brembo brakes were added to the package.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Nov. 2024
Under the hood remained a mix of inline-sixes and V-8s, with the powertrain lineup growing in size and power after a 1986 mid-life refresh; the beefiest, a 5.5-liter eight-cylinder found in the 560 SEL, reached 296 hp.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2024
Prime Video on Tuesday morning announced a series order for a spinoff of Reacher, one of the streamer’s beefiest hits, centered on Maria Sten‘s Frances Neagley.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 1 Oct. 2024
And this time, beefier 4-pot Brembo brakes were added to the package.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beefy
Adjective
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Shah, the most powerful administrator in cricket, is keen on trumpeting the big-ticket items.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The most powerful country in the world versus the most vulnerable people in the world.—
Letters to the editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Biomechanical Analysis for Injury Prevention Employing machine learning capabilities to movement data offers coaches and physiotherapists actionable insights on how to adjust training regimens to preempt injuries and maximize athletic potential.—
Priya Oberoi,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Park District envisions an initial phase with five baseball fields, six multipurpose athletic fields, a domed soccer field, stadium with running track, accessible playground and a pond.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Allen, 35, the city worker, is a burly University of Kansas graduate from Shawnee who, in his 20s, battled and beat his own addictions.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
13 Jan. 2025
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The burly defenseman was arguably the Flyers’ best player in their home-and-home with the Maple Leafs, playing a physical game while roaming all around the ice and creating scoring chances, too.—
Kevin Kurz,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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In a January 5 video, TikTok user showed the husky dad and Labrador mom sitting with their four children.—
Liz O'Connell,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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Enjoy a husky sled ride or visit a husky lodge for a fun family experience.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The Apple AirPods 4 promise impressive sound quality and active noise-cancellation in their small but mighty package, and the latest MacBook Pro is equipped with a high-end display and an M4 chip for super speed and a long battery life.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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The red field highlights our present: Illinois' most iconic border, formed by the mighty Mississippi.—
Mark Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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There’s a steak on offer, a brawny New York strip, cooked to a perfect medium rare but presented, for some reason, next to a pile of vinegary sautéed red bell peppers, and a saucier of funky, fishy crawfish béarnaise.—
Helen Rosner,
The New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2025
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There are machines with brawny German beer maids, flawless Chinese geishas, Manchu emperors on golden buffalo.—
Jonathan Rowe,
SPIN,
18 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Hudson played a hulking Lowrey organ, the FL (or Festival) model; it was purchased by the Band in 1961, to help sweeten the deal after Hudson refused their first several offers to join.—
Amanda Petrusich,
The New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2025
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The last 11 of Sabathia’s seasons came with the Yankees, with whom the hulking left-hander won the 2009 World Series, twice led the majors in wins — including with a career-high 21 in 2010 — and became a respected clubhouse leader.—
Peter Sblendorio,
The Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2025
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The insulation will keep you warm in below-zero temperatures, while the sturdy rubber soles will prevent you from slipping and sliding on icy terrain.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2025
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Loftin Hall itself, the former student dining hall where the museum is housed, is noteworthy on its own, with beautiful Mexican tiles and sturdy wooden beams.—
Pam LeBlanc,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Beefy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beefy. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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