as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
bulky packages might cost more to mail
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Recent Examples of bulky
Get rid of bulky plastic or cardboard packaging Products such as flossers, Q-tips, and cotton balls tend to come in bulky packaging that takes up more room than necessary.
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Jordan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2025
Unacceptable items include large or bulky items, building materials and fixtures, hazardous waste or perishable items.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025
FedEx Freight Direct addresses the growing e-commerce market for big and bulky products.
—Joe Cornell, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Ascent Seamless Top The Ascent Collection top is crafted from ultra-lightweight Merino wool, keeping you warm without feeling bulky.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
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Jordan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2025
Unacceptable items include large or bulky items, building materials and fixtures, hazardous waste or perishable items.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025
FedEx Freight Direct addresses the growing e-commerce market for big and bulky products.
—Joe Cornell, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Ascent Seamless Top The Ascent Collection top is crafted from ultra-lightweight Merino wool, keeping you warm without feeling bulky.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulky
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The largest contract in the history of soccer was Lionel Messi’s four-year deal with Barcelona worth as much as $673 million with incentives and bonuses—Messi did not earn the full amount.Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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These departures mean manufacturers will lose a large amount of knowledge and expertise.Simon Dae Oong Kim, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Democrat Giannoulias, who took office in January 2023, has been compiling an impressive and sizable portfolio of innovations in the Secretary of State’s Office.Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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Winners and losers Trump’s tariff policy is expected to drive the near-term direction of the wider market, especially helping or hurting those companies with sizable domestic or overseas operations.Sarah Min, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025
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However, there is no statutory requirement that the IRS provide this exemption, and administering requests for this waiver has consumed substantial IRS resources.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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What started out as dog sitting, however, soon evolved into something more substantial.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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These bright spots indicate that while retail pharmacies face challenges, there are also considerable opportunities for growth and innovation in the industry.Greg Samios, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Officials expect that the heavy winds that fanned the flames will ease up on Wednesday evening, but dry conditions in Southern California mean even winds at lower speeds pose a considerable threat.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Boz goes on a date with her very handsome long-distance boyfriend, Keely.Brian Moylan, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
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The heavy makeup that transformed the impossibly handsome Farrell into the scarred and pock-marked Cobb required a lot of hard work and artistry from makeup designer Michael Marino, who spoke about his process during The Penguin’s panel at San Diego Comic Con back in July.Christian Holub, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Though unrelated, video of Wilde being served custody papers during a CinemaCon presentation in Las Vegas only made the buzz around this film that much bigger.Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
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The big moments feel prompted, like when Crane and Grylls argue about his fixation on the game online.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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Its tidy exterior is clad in a wood-look plank siding trimmed in white to coordinate with a range of architectural styles.Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
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Follow the tantalizingly tidy writer of this newsletter on the socials @jimreineking 🎊.Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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Figuring out which category a person falls into and acting accordingly can be a huge challenge.Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
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The song not only became a huge viral hit, but also reached the No.1 position for the first time in history, a milestone that also represents a breakthrough for the traditional carranga music genre, which has recently found a new place in the music industry.Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Bulky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulky. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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