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
Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 27 Nov. 2024
The first thing that popped into my head was something about burying his face on her ample bosom.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 14 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
Venom is hunted by antagonistic forces from his home world while Eddie runs afoul of more human villains, and the bantering bosom buddies have to work together to save each other.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 27 Nov. 2024
The first thing that popped into my head was something about burying his face on her ample bosom.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 14 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bosom
Adjective
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Gavin Newsom California's governor is close behind, or tied, with Buttigieg in the recent polling.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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They were later photographed briefly locking lips at the event, fueling speculation about their curiously close relationship. 7.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Drake’s beef with Lamar sparked up just as hip-hop was fighting not only for its soul but also its relevance.—
Taylor Crumpton,
TIME,
7 Feb. 2025
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Stillness realigns us with the rhythms of nature, the whispers of inspiration, and the wisdom of the soul.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Brad and Kim showed up to help wrap presents and greet parents as the parents shopped.—
The Tennessean,
The Tennessean,
7 Feb. 2025
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Every inch of their bodies is wrapped in gear, including hoods that stretch over their ears and drape around the back of their necks.—
Uma Raja,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Related Articles The famed Japanese department store celebrated Jacobs’ visit with a party Monday and an intimate dinner Wednesday.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
14 Feb. 2025
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Blow Job, Sleep, Empire: with help from the Jonas Mekas propaganda wheel, these shifted the definition of beauty in the popular US lexicon: a filmed beauty, a gay beauty, a beauty of an intimate boredom.—
Carlos Valladares,
ARTnews.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The line of drinkware includes an assortment of tumblers and cold cups adorned with hearts, flowers and pink and red hues, according to Starbucks.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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And that heat is safely hidden behind a cute cover, complete with rainbow hearts.—
Emily Martin,
Them,
10 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Photo : Cris Nolasco The multi-level home is enveloped in lush gardens.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2025
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Ultimately, Elphaba, enveloped by clouds reminiscent of the Renaissance, makes a dramatic turn and soars into the sunset, leaving the audience in a state of emotional exhilaration and curiosity about what lies ahead.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Work is underway to bridge funding gaps by pulling together pots of money in a way that will be all too familiar to indie filmmakers.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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For now, utilities are likely planning to use some fossil fuels to meet short-term demand, because these facilities are more familiar and much quicker to integrate into the grid than renewable sources, Larsen told me.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The aggressive form of invasive breast cancer accounts for about 10-15 percent of all breast cancers, according to the American Cancer Society.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Wanda Sykes never second-guessed her decision to have a double mastectomy after she was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer.—
Eileen Finan,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Bosom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bosom. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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