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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
Ferrer, meanwhile, paired a plunging cream knit tank with matching low-rise cargo pants and chunky gold chain jewelry.
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Hannah Malach, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
Apart from that, this is a big, chunky toy with a good amount of diecast throughout.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
To prevent drowning your peace lily, use a chunky potting mix that is fast draining.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025
These have a thick, chunky sole with different colored-details, while Veja shoes are usually my go-tos for a cleaner look.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Hannah Malach, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
Apart from that, this is a big, chunky toy with a good amount of diecast throughout.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
To prevent drowning your peace lily, use a chunky potting mix that is fast draining.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025
These have a thick, chunky sole with different colored-details, while Veja shoes are usually my go-tos for a cleaner look.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chunky
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Clad in a thick fur coat, Alaskan sled-dog musher Gunnar Kaasen stood next to the hero of the moment: Balto, a Siberian husky who’d helped deliver medicine across a frozen frontier to halt a deadly epidemic.—
David Kindy,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Jan. 2025
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To make a quick raspberry compote, mix 2 cups of frozen raspberries with 1/4 cup of raspberry jam and cook over medium heat until thick.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2025
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To end the night on a sweet note, desserts include Millionaire’s Shortbread with passionfruit caramel, Mille Feuille with stout caramel, or mango sorbet with champagne.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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This unit was instrumental to last year’s Super Bowl run and has been stout throughout this season, except for a meaningless 38-0 Week 18 loss at Denver when the starters didn’t play.—
Mark Ross,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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Peanut butter’s high fat content and low moisture prevent the growth of microorganisms like bacteria and mold, and are key factors in its long shelf life.—
Annie Peterson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2025
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The Alpha sports chunky fat tires for city riding and beyond, terrain-soaking adjustable front squish and a mid-mount motor with torque sensor.—
Paul Ridden,
New Atlas,
24 Jan. 2025
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Snowball Maker $15 at Amazon Say goodbye to lumpy, bumpy snowballs and freezing fingers.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
7 Jan. 2025
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As the recipe instructions note, your batter should appear lumpy.—
Darcy Lenz,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2025
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The insulation will keep you warm in below-zero temperatures, while the sturdy rubber soles will prevent you from slipping and sliding on icy terrain.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2025
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Loftin Hall itself, the former student dining hall where the museum is housed, is noteworthy on its own, with beautiful Mexican tiles and sturdy wooden beams.—
Pam LeBlanc,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
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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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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,
21 Dec. 2024
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Madonna kept the glam simple with a sleek, thick winged liner and a plump nude lip.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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It’s also loaded with moisturizing ingredients, like hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and vitamin E, to make sure your lips stay plump and protected.—
Jessica Kasparian,
SELF,
14 Jan. 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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One of the loudest guests inside Capital One Arena on Sunday night had stubby legs, prominent ears and a long snout.—
Josh Robbins,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Chunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chunky. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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