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as in athletic
marked by a well-developed musculature
Olympic runners tend to have very muscular legs
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as in strong
having muscles capable of exerting great physical force
a muscular superhero who can easily lift a ton or more
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as in aggressive
marked by or uttered with forcefulness
a presidential speech that promises to be a muscular enunciation of the nation's foreign policy
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as in rich
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)
a muscular red wine that goes especially well with beef
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Recent Examples of muscular
Zoom out: As the longest-serving Senate leader in history, McConnell has long been a champion of the kind of muscular interventionism that defined the Republican party during the Cold War and the post-9/11 aftermath.
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Hans Nichols, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
Walking has been linked to improvements in cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, and body composition, but there's no one-size-fits-all approach to increasing daily steps.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 4 Dec. 2024
At the same time, the Federalists’ muscular response to the Fries Rebellion had alienated crucial voters in Pennsylvania, almost certainly costing the party crucial votes in the electoral college.
—Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The songs are muscular and syncretic as ever, but the normally peevish rapper doesn’t maintain his trolling energy for the full record, settling into a questioning and pensive pace.
—Stephen Kearse, TIME, 8 Dec. 2024
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Hans Nichols, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
Walking has been linked to improvements in cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, and body composition, but there's no one-size-fits-all approach to increasing daily steps.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 4 Dec. 2024
At the same time, the Federalists’ muscular response to the Fries Rebellion had alienated crucial voters in Pennsylvania, almost certainly costing the party crucial votes in the electoral college.
—Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The songs are muscular and syncretic as ever, but the normally peevish rapper doesn’t maintain his trolling energy for the full record, settling into a questioning and pensive pace.
—Stephen Kearse, TIME, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for muscular
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But that changed in November when athletic director Scott Stricklin announced that Napier would remain as the program’s head coach.Grace Raynor, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Seeking money via other avenues, the athletic department sought $327 million via a bond offering earlier this year.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.National Geographic, National Geographic, 13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2023
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The New Interest Rate Environment After a period of aggressive rate hikes to combat inflation, central banks are now easing their approach.Gianluca Sidoti, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Udoka has successfully constructed a versatile, aggressive defensive unit that competes with the league’s best offenses.Kelly Iko, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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One lucky person in California is now a whole lot richer after purchasing a winning Mega Millions ticket at a gas station.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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The finish is rich, with creamy, syrupy mouthfeel, lingering caramel, and mocha notes.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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There are only a few numbers, but most of them are marvelous constructions with sinewy arrangements and overlapping harmonies that tangle around each other during duets.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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As originally voiced by Jeremy Irons, Scar had a sinewy, slithery flamboyance that turned him into an unlikely gay icon.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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In Nosferatu, Muir delivers some of her most powerful work yet.Liam Hess, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
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Change Your Team's Stereotypical Mindset Through Education A powerful tip for resonating authentically with diverse media is to avoid assuming each ethnicity only connects with its own.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Almost immediately his attorney, Franklin D. Rosenblatt, said there would be a vigorous defense effort for King.Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2025
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And back to what Trump is spouting about; this cascade started with the vigorous free press of our reporters and their competitors at the other news outlets covering the NYPD.New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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The extract boasts a more nuanced, robust flavor profile—and often comes with a higher price tag to match.Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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Is there any chance Martell might also use wine on the lees for blending purposes or to craft a more robust version of the Martell style?Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Muscular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muscular. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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