as in close
closely acquainted
promised to remain bosom friends for the rest of their lives
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as in soul
the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions
his friend's sudden death pained him to his very bosom
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as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
bosomed by overgrown shrubbery, the abandoned cottage seemed like the ideal place for an afternoon tryst
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Recent Examples of bosom
Monique Judge, The Root, 15 May 2018
Jim Hamre and Zack Willhoite were also bosom buddies in their passion for public transportation who had excitedly awaited the day higher-speed trains could zip through their home turf.
—Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2017
Todd Gold, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024
With a glory in His bosom that transfigures you and me.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 19 June 2024
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Adjective
Schubert and the law enforcement agencies that fall under her jurisdiction appear to be bosom buddies.
—Monique Judge, The Root, 15 May 2018
Jim Hamre and Zack Willhoite were also bosom buddies in their passion for public transportation who had excitedly awaited the day higher-speed trains could zip through their home turf.
—Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2017
Noun
Erotic oil paintings decorate the walls, and one in particular, three nudes bathing, prompts a brief, scientific discussion of the effects of gravity on bosoms.
—Todd Gold, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024
With a glory in His bosom that transfigures you and me.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 19 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bosom
Adjective
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Internally, Martin’s network seems to be working to his advantage, said a DNC member with close knowledge of the candidates who was granted anonymity to speak freely about the process.Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Run through the celebrant speech with a few close friends.Marisa Polansky and Kristine Keller, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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As blood spills from Grant's head, Kayce explains he's just taken a piece of the man's soul by striking him.EW.com, EW.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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With a fine harbor and home to significant granite quarries, Alexandria Troas held great strategic importance and wielded a staggering population of 100,000 souls.John Oseid, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Earthy, mineral, and salty nuances provide depth, wrapped in a clean, creamy texture and a rich, slightly acidic finish.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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How does sirloin steak with white cheddar potatoes and green beans or sweet chili pork lettuce wraps sound for dinner tonight?Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Chang and DuVernay round out the guest roster with intimate conversations about their respective trajectories, which leaves the final episode to focus on its hosts.Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
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After lunch, the party strolled onto the lush expanse of lawn dotted by the soft shade of umbrellas, where Williams sat down with Fanning for an intimate conversation about WYN Beauty.Sasha Pinto, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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Tokyo holds a special place in my heart as my top travel destination.Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The client’s interests should always be taken to heart.Jennifer Pierce, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Sound envelops the scene with a balance between the chaos of the crowd and the galvanizing score as Walker brings us closer into the fight.Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Motorists may be driving on dry roads with clear visibility one moment and then be enveloped in a wall of snow the next, struggling to see and maintain control.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The familiar problems with interceptions, lack of discipline and missed kicks keep popping up.Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Yet there’s a familiar ring here: Republicans are back in power; deregulation and spending cuts to social programs meant to protect ordinary people are back in vogue.Benjamin Wallace-Wells, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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Kaitlyn Dever is celebrating her mother Kathy's birthday, nine months after Kathy died from breast cancer.Tommy McArdle, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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After losing his sister to breast cancer in 1998, Schwartz became a staunch advocate for breast cancer awareness, and also came to be known for visiting children with cancer in hospitals all over the world.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Bosom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bosom. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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