as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
bulky packages might cost more to mail
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Recent Examples of bulky
Although the ThinkBook has a somewhat bulky design, its Luna Grey chassis has a clean, professional look and is well-constructed.
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PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024
The pockets, however, were a little tight for stashing bulky gloves or mittens.
—Mark Eller, Outside Online, 11 Dec. 2024
The glass is substantial and thick but doesn’t feel heavy or bulky.
—Laura Denby, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Existing supplements are typically derived from seed husks and roots, and are typically thick, viscous, and bulky.
—Juergen Eckhardt, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024
The pockets, however, were a little tight for stashing bulky gloves or mittens.
—Mark Eller, Outside Online, 11 Dec. 2024
The glass is substantial and thick but doesn’t feel heavy or bulky.
—Laura Denby, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Existing supplements are typically derived from seed husks and roots, and are typically thick, viscous, and bulky.
—Juergen Eckhardt, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulky
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That would place the company among the world’s largest automakers, but still below fellow Japanese automaker Toyota Motor, at 11.2 million in 2023, as well as German automaker Volkswagen, which last year reported sales of 9.2 million vehicles.Lim Hui Jie,April Roach, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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An unusually large segment of the U.S. population—around 25% or possibly even more, by Weiland’s estimates—got sick over the summer.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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The bag's dimensions are 29 in L x 29 in W x 6 in H, so this is a sizable wreath bag with ample storage room.Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
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David Shiffman, who is head of consumer retail at Solomon Partners and worked on the Vera Wang deal, said the investment bank has worked on numerous sizable deals with the brand management companies over the past several years.Evan Clark, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024
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As a result, CEOs may reap substantial rewards even when their companies' performance is merely average or even below par compared to their industry peers.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Triller’s entry onto NASDAQ and its substantial backers has earned it increasing attention.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
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The stakes are clear—deploying large-scale AI can bring transformative efficiencies and novel solutions, but not without considerable environmental costs.Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Lively and the rest of the cast agreed to those recommendations, and also avoided Baldoni at the film's New York premiere in August, which generated considerable discussion online.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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That red brick facade and handsome shutters hold timeless charm, but the city condo has even more delights inside.Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
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Groff noticed Clay’s head turn but assumed his future husband was checking out the handsome walking companion.Court Stroud, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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And sure enough, by November 2024 the buck was back on camera and bigger than ever.Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 20 Dec. 2024
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Christopher Nolan is capping off a big year with another major honor.Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Just a few spoonfuls of flavorful cocoa (or, in some versions, a couple of tidy squares of baking chocolate) turn this cake a pale, ruddy brown, the same color as the building blocks of brown stone building facades, thus its name.Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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With Sonic 3 anticipating tidy profits as North America prepares for the Christmas / New Year’s moviegoing season, developing a fourth movie makes sense.Ash Parrish, The Verge, 19 Dec. 2024
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This, unsurprisingly, has led to a huge online backlash, with many people furiously making memes and posting about this turn of events.Callum Booth, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Even ignoring the other chocolates—the milks, the whites, the unsweeteneds—there’s a huge selection at almost any grocery store.Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Bulky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulky. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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