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as in stud
a physically attractive man
her new boyfriend is quite the hunk
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as in chunk
a small uneven mass
what looked like a hunk of potato in her stew turned out to be a pebble
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Recent Examples of hunk
Each layer comes wrapped for shipping in a solid hunk of latex that feels like a cannonball.
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Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
Just in time for the holidays, Hallmark is on the hunt for a hunk.
—Anne Easton, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
The big hunks of turquoise preferred by Navajos shrunk in size or disappeared entirely.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Jason Kelce's steamy soup commercial, Philly has plenty of hunk in the trunk to be thankful for this holiday.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 27 Nov. 2024
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Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
Just in time for the holidays, Hallmark is on the hunt for a hunk.
—Anne Easton, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
The big hunks of turquoise preferred by Navajos shrunk in size or disappeared entirely.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Jason Kelce's steamy soup commercial, Philly has plenty of hunk in the trunk to be thankful for this holiday.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 27 Nov. 2024
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The Latina stud earrings ($60) are subtle yet perfect everyday statement pieces.Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Price upon publish date of this article: $1,020 David Yurman Petite Modern Renaissance Pearl Stud Earrings $495 Buy Now at david yurman Timeless pearl stud earrings get a golden touch of modernity with this David Yurman holiday gift idea.Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
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Because rental costs make up such a big chunk of overall inflation, that could pave the way for cooler inflation readings going forward.COMPILED BYDEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFFFROM WIRE REPORTS, arkansasonline.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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The pharmacy business garners a big chunk of revenue for health insurance companies, such as UnitedHealth Group and CVS.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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More America’s Next Top Hunk competitions have already been slated for Sunday, November 17 in NYC for Zayn Malik, Jack Schlossberg, and Jeremy Allen White (Chicago is hosting their own for The Bear beefcake on Saturday as well).Michael Savio, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
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To mark the film’s 12th anniversary, have a look at Magic Mike’s cast of beefcakes then and now.John Russell, Peoplemag, 29 June 2024
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Observing at longer wavelengths using ALMA, the researchers could penetrate dust clouds and reveal a clump of dust at the outer edge of the two planets’ orbits.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The patch of shadow lay on the snow at the edge of a thorn clump thirty yards ahead.Wilson H. Stover, Outdoor Life, 5 Dec. 2024
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Decorated with an assemblage of train signage, colorful lights and faux storefronts, Hibiki BBQ offers an eyeful as guests grill Japanese, Australian and American Wagyu, pork jowl, scallops, beef tongue, vegetables, squid and more.Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2024
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Halle Berry’s boyfriend, Van Hunt, gave his social media followers a mother lode of an eyeful on Mother’s Day.Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 13 May 2024
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Our dinner options are greasy pizza or rubbery burgers, the undersides of the tables are speckled with wads of gum and the background noise is the shouting voices of children.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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That means having to come up with a sizeable wad of money to the lender, and the situation only gets worse if the car was purchased with a minimal down payment, and/or has a quicker-than-average rate of depreciation.Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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The result is a 120-horsepower power output coupled to a robust 69 pound-feet of torque, all from a lump weighing at just 120 pounds - a full 20 pounds less than the old 105 horsepower 955cc L-Twin in the current Super Sport and other models.William Roberson, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Gradually pour in half of the milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming, then whisk in the remaining milk.Brianna Crane, Axios, 23 Nov. 2024
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Great bright globs of gore, falling splat-splat on the linoleum.Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
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The catenary lights provide a festive evening glob reminiscent of vineyard properties.Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Hunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunk. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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