1
as in thick
having small pieces or lumps spread throughout
chunky peanut butter adds an interesting layer of texture when paired with jelly
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as in stout
being compact and broad in build and often short in stature
a chunky little toddler
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Recent Examples of chunky
Pair it with sandals, sneakers, or wedges depending on the occasion, and dress it up with chunky jewelry or a wide-brim hat.
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Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2026
For something with a cleaner finish, the Citizen Fio in orange strap is an easy stacking piece, designed to pair with other bracelets like a chic tennis bracelet or even a chunkier piece with Knicks- charms.
—Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Add a billowy blouse to give the outfit a more romantic vibe, and play around with the season’s hottest accessories—hair scarves, big scrunchies, chunky jewelry—to highlight your personal style.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 12 June 2026
Along with the requisite round, chunky glasses, the signature Hockney look—not quite camp but head-turningly dandified—was set.
—Mark Rozzo, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026
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Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2026
For something with a cleaner finish, the Citizen Fio in orange strap is an easy stacking piece, designed to pair with other bracelets like a chic tennis bracelet or even a chunkier piece with Knicks- charms.
—Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Add a billowy blouse to give the outfit a more romantic vibe, and play around with the season’s hottest accessories—hair scarves, big scrunchies, chunky jewelry—to highlight your personal style.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 12 June 2026
Along with the requisite round, chunky glasses, the signature Hockney look—not quite camp but head-turningly dandified—was set.
—Mark Rozzo, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chunky
Adjective
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Whisk it in until the dressing is rich, thick, and emulsified, which takes less than a minute.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
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With adjustable straps, a thick elastic band, empire waist, and a ruffle trim, this Grace Karin maxi will become the most versatile dress in your closet.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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But still, 495 pound-feet of torque, that’s stout.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
17 June 2026
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Use a stout wooden stake and place it in the soil near the center of the pot after filling it with soil.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Additionally, the study focused specifically on removing sucrose from low-fat meals, meaning the results might not apply to people eliminating sugar while following higher-fat or ketogenic eating plans, the researchers noted.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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His 3-year-old son Sonny is learning to swing a fat plastic bat, all while working on his launch angle.—
Barry Svrluga,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Returns were lumpy, macro variables swung wildly, and no single asset class dominated.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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Small business owners or folks with very lumpy income might want to push closer to a full year’s worth of expenses.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Serving tray for entertaining $25 to $50 This straightforward serving tray is a reliable standard that’s sturdy and comes in seven colors.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Inside, there’s a unique two-tone color split for throne-like front seats and rear jump seats, with standard Dinamica—akin to nubby Alcantara—dressing seat inserts and door trim.—
Lawrence Ulrich,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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Microfiber absorbs four times more moisture than cotton and the nubby texture grabs and holds onto soil until it is washed away.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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The abalone is plump and toothsome, yet still tender and accompanied by asparagus kissed by the fire.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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Post use, skin looks and feels more plump and less inflamed, with redness virtually gone and fine lines softened.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Using a vegetable peeler, shave a modest amount of Parmesan onto a plate (a mound of grated Parmesan may look impressive, but all that clumpy cheese mutes the dressing).—
Sue Li,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 June 2026
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Joo missed another fairway to the right into a clumpy lie, pitched back to the fairway, sent her wedge over the green with a front pin, chipped 8 feet by the hole and missed the putt, taking a double bogey to fall three shots behind.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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“Chunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chunky. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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