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
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Renata Joffre, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Pierce’s picks include a lacquered sideboard, metal barstools, and a chunky wooden step stool that synthesizes Asian and Craftsman influences.
—Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 28 Mar. 2025
Rudin dons a chunky knit; would a guy so committed to cozycore really yell at all those assistants?
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
Home Home Decor Ideas Including chunky throw blankets, storage ottomans, crochet curtains, and more from $17.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
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Renata Joffre, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Pierce’s picks include a lacquered sideboard, metal barstools, and a chunky wooden step stool that synthesizes Asian and Craftsman influences.
—Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 28 Mar. 2025
Rudin dons a chunky knit; would a guy so committed to cozycore really yell at all those assistants?
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
Home Home Decor Ideas Including chunky throw blankets, storage ottomans, crochet curtains, and more from $17.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chunky
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This beautiful Easter garland, on sale for $79.99 at Wayfair, is opulent and thick with twigs and pastel eggs that run throughout.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Twangy bass lines thick enough to saw down a redwood tree are shredded with shivers of electric guitar to create a blues sound that cuts a hole straight through the decades.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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At room temperature an individual piece can measure a stout 5 centimeters when stood upright on its end.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Cade Cunningham’s 36 points, stout defense subdue Knicks Where Red Wings assistant coach Trent Yawney goes, top young defensemen grow Colton Pouncy is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Detroit Lions.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The researchers also found that women who started menopause later had better lipid (fat) levels and fewer oxidative stress markers in their blood, which could explain this gap in heart health.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Health,
19 Apr. 2025
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The thick print issues of the nineties, fat with ads for Patagonia and Land Rover, had become notably slimmer.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
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Greek yogurt is smooth and creamy, while cheese curds give cottage cheese a lumpy texture.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
4 Mar. 2025
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If the paint is still lumpy after stirring, strain it using a fine mesh to remove clumps.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2025
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It’s entirely made of cotton that has been coated with polyvinyl to create a sturdy material with the look of pebbled leather, which is as water-resistant and stain-repellent as hide.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2025
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Get to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and avoid windows.—
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The soft, nubby texture of the fabric complements the curved furniture's soft edges, maximizing both comfort and style.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2025
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Featuring a nubby texture made from thick loops of yarn, the material seamlessly blends style and comfort.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2025
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Each of the six shades are packed with vegan collagen, aloe, and seawater to keep skin juicy and plump.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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The glosses are cruelty free and vegan, with a non-sticky formula and long-lasting, glossy finish that leaves lips looking hydrated and plump.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
16 Apr. 2025
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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 24 Apr. 2025.
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