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
Brown accessorized with elegant earrings, matching chunky rings, and a swipe of coral blush and similarly-toned lipstick—the rest of her glam, as usual, done by MUA Buster Knight.
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Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025
Behind the steering wheel, Acura consolidated a number of controls onto chunky stalks.
—Trinity Francis, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Everything about this look just feels so right: the soft, curved lob paired with thick, chunky black sunglasses with amber lenses.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 24 Mar. 2025
Maison Kitsuné is also concentrating on materials, as seen in cashmere and chunky wool knits with a range of cozy sweaters in three-quarter zip and V-neck versions.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
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Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025
Behind the steering wheel, Acura consolidated a number of controls onto chunky stalks.
—Trinity Francis, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Everything about this look just feels so right: the soft, curved lob paired with thick, chunky black sunglasses with amber lenses.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 24 Mar. 2025
Maison Kitsuné is also concentrating on materials, as seen in cashmere and chunky wool knits with a range of cozy sweaters in three-quarter zip and V-neck versions.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chunky
Adjective
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An 82-year-old Louisiana man was rescued by authorities after spending multiple hours stuck in thick mud while fishing.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Those thick sweaters and ski jackets will flatten right out giving you tons of extra space.—
Hannah Freedman,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Without their go-to scorer and clutch performer, the Knicks are forging a new identity as a stout defensive team.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2025
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The latest release was finished in stout beer barrels, part of a growing number of whiskeys that are getting this type of secondary maturation.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Suet Suet is defined as rendered beef fat, and suet cakes are a mixture of suet, seeds, fruit, and other bird-friendly mix-in.—
Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
27 Mar. 2025
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These include: The fat content of the ground beef: Ground beef that’s more pink is higher in fat than ground beef that’s red.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Does the couch have a tendency to sag or do the cushions feel lumpy?—
Stewart Savin,
Architectural Digest,
21 Mar. 2025
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This would explain why the far side of the moon is lumpier than the near side.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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These insights shaped every detail of the grill—from the cook engine to the closed cabinet that discreetly hides the gas tank to the sturdy stainless-steel handle, a signature of Weber quality.—
Tim Clark,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The shed has built-in ventilation, a window, sturdy flooring, and a padlock-compatible locking mechanism on the door.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The cotton slub room-darkening curtains, $59.90 at Quince, are made from 100% cotton and feature a unique cross-weave pattern with a natural, nubby texture.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
19 Mar. 2025
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Cozy Rooms and Suites Upstairs, the rooms and suites are even softer and more cocooning than ever due to the pastel palettes, rounded furniture with nubby fabrics and new ceramics and objets from designer Jonathan Adler.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Ironically, her swollen face looks plump and round despite her partial buccal fat removal — a procedure that extracts the soft pads of tissue found inside the cheeks to create a slimmer face.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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It’s packed with moisture-boosting ingredients that leave your skin feeling plump, dewy and ready to glow.—
Maria Correa,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Graham has a stubby build and some prospects are more athletic.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Elephants, for instance, became tapirs, with stubby trunks and legs.—
Caroline Winterer / Made by History,
TIME,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Chunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chunky. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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