as in close
closely acquainted
promised to remain bosom friends for the rest of their lives
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as in soul
the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions
his friend's sudden death pained him to his very bosom
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as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
bosomed by overgrown shrubbery, the abandoned cottage seemed like the ideal place for an afternoon tryst
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Recent Examples of bosom
Monique Judge, The Root, 15 May 2018
Jim Hamre and Zack Willhoite were also bosom buddies in their passion for public transportation who had excitedly awaited the day higher-speed trains could zip through their home turf.
—Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2017
Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 17 July 2024
Erotic oil paintings decorate the walls, and one in particular, three nudes bathing, prompts a brief, scientific discussion of the effects of gravity on bosoms.
—Todd Gold, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024
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Adjective
Schubert and the law enforcement agencies that fall under her jurisdiction appear to be bosom buddies.
—Monique Judge, The Root, 15 May 2018
Jim Hamre and Zack Willhoite were also bosom buddies in their passion for public transportation who had excitedly awaited the day higher-speed trains could zip through their home turf.
—Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2017
Noun
Set aside any thoughts of heaving bosoms and tired tropes.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 17 July 2024
Erotic oil paintings decorate the walls, and one in particular, three nudes bathing, prompts a brief, scientific discussion of the effects of gravity on bosoms.
—Todd Gold, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bosom
Adjective
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Not to mention the fact that Trump and his close adviser, Elon Musk, both own two of Meta's competitor social media platforms.Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Kate Fahey a close second, going for just 20k at the time.Todd Boss, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Tipping a hat to Istanbul’s multicultural soul, antiques and vintage finds from markets around the world add yet another layer of sophistication.Pratyush Sarup, Architectural Digest, 14 Dec. 2024
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Antwon was known for his sense of humor and kind heart, always lifting others up, while Mariana was an incredible soul—compassionate, driven, and full of dreams for her future.Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Sure, amid the flurry of finding gifts and wrapping everything elaborately, who has time to stack meringues and glue them together with buttercream?Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
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Then wrap the dough around each chocolate ball and bake; the cookies spread and collapse around the chocolate.Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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After lunch, the party strolled onto the lush expanse of lawn dotted by the soft shade of umbrellas, where Williams sat down with Fanning for an intimate conversation about WYN Beauty.Sasha Pinto, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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Chang and DuVernay round out the guest roster with intimate conversations about their respective trajectories, which leaves the final episode to focus on its hosts.Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
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However, sometimes salmonellosis can result in more serious ailments, such as blood infections, heart inflammation, joint stiffness, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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In family-friendly Sarasota, a new beachfront hotel pays homage to the region’s performing arts past; and on the other side of Florida in Palm Beach, the island’s first new hotel in years is giving all the Palm Royale vibes your heart desires.Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024
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Sound envelops the scene with a balance between the chaos of the crowd and the galvanizing score as Walker brings us closer into the fight.Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Motorists may be driving on dry roads with clear visibility one moment and then be enveloped in a wall of snow the next, struggling to see and maintain control.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The familiar problems with interceptions, lack of discipline and missed kicks keep popping up.Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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For her recent Vogue Italia cover, Del Rey complemented her familiar sweep of black eyeliner with a Sophia Loren-esque headscarf.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2024
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Nudity in movies is limited to the following swaths of skin: side, top, or nexus of breast; genitals under duvet; ass walking away from shower (preferably in a locker room).Grace Henes, The New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement For Lee, who is experiencing stage 4 breast cancer, Earlybirds Club has given her something to focus on outside of her own struggles.Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Bosom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bosom. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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