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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
But instead of liquid white gold, out comes a yellowing, chunky mess.
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New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2024
Designed with a chunky lugsole and heel, these chic loafers will pair beautifully with everything from mini skirts to your favorite jeans.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
Pair the outfit with classic Timberland boots and a chunky chain for an extra touch.
—Essence, 29 Oct. 2024
Expect to see more chunky hardware and oversized belt buckles.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
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New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2024
Designed with a chunky lugsole and heel, these chic loafers will pair beautifully with everything from mini skirts to your favorite jeans.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
Pair the outfit with classic Timberland boots and a chunky chain for an extra touch.
—Essence, 29 Oct. 2024
Expect to see more chunky hardware and oversized belt buckles.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for chunky
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Inside, instead of a traditional flimsy insole, there’s a removable thick layer of PEBA foam resting directly on the carbon fiber plate.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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This was achieved through the installation of a stronger carbon fiber cross-brace between the front shock towers and a thicker undertray bolted beneath the engine.Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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On the flip side, partly because of game circumstances and partly because of stout defense, the Seahawks have done little damage on the ground against the 49ers, averaging 3.7 yards per carry in the six games.Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Give me the 49ers by 10-plus. Titans at Chargers (-7.5) -- Sunday, 4:05 p.m. Everett: Chargers -7.5 L.A.'s stout defense + Justin Herbert = another comfortable victory against an overmatched opponent.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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To avoid common side effects—such as stomach pain, vomiting, or diarrhea—Siegel tells his patients to eat smaller portions and less fat to support digestion.Jenna Anderson, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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Dense breasts have more tissue and less fat, which makes reading mammograms more difficult as tissue and possible tumors both appear white in results, according to the American Cancer Society.Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Ideally, lumpy textures should be introduced as early as possible so the child can learn to use their tongue and jaw to manipulate and swallow food, a process that requires 30 different muscles to work together, said Susan Greenberg, a speech pathologist at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
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Scientists can’t say for sure that is happening because of the feature’s lumpy appearance and curious lack of flow features.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
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Some of the main selling points include the sturdy zipper that didn’t snag once during testing and the 600-fill down for its insulated warmth.Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
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In the finish, these sturdy tasting notes split open to reveal sandalwood spice that lingers for several beats.Brad Japhe, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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The hand feel is soft with a slightly nubby texture that feels lovely against your skin.Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
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Vince Fair Isle v-neck cardigan $425 NORDSTROM Vince’s nubby gray and white V-neck button-up is perfectly muted.Kerry Pieri, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2024
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Mounds of fresh fruits, plump veggies, pantry staples, meats, and even bags of frozen seafood boils poked out of them.Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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How to Choose, Store, and Wash Fresh Cranberries When shopping, look for fresh cranberries that are deep red, firm, plump, and have smooth skins.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024
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Judge Reinhold, as an overly genteel young detective whom Foley brings into the adult world, and John Ashton, as Reinhold’s surly, stubby older partner, carry a burden as big as Murphy’s through the second half of the picture.David Denby, Vulture, 3 July 2024
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Simplicity, understood like this, is complexity well tended, just as a long, graceful line is a collection of stubby ones, tamed but not deadened.Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Chunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chunky. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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