as in plump
having an excess of body fat
a roly-poly baby who grew into a slender child
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Recent Examples of roly-poly
The same whimsy that makes roly-poly Santa cookies special is what makes the now-classic Santa mug trend a must-try this holiday season.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2024
Explore a new deep-sea exhibit Giant isopods scurry like roly-poly bugs in a touch tank.
—John Metcalfe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2024
The damp, gray roly-poly creature is a bonafide celebrity.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Understanding Armadillos Regardless of what they’re called, most people know exactly what an armadillo looks like, with its roly-poly armored form and weird shuffling walk.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2024
Big bellies and butts — and skinny teens and roly-poly toddlers and wiry grandpas and even Ken and Barbie look-alikes — are everywhere, all mixed in together.
—Kate Cohen, Washington Post, 22 July 2024
Easier said than done for the roly-poly panda, who befriends a thieving fox (Awkwafina) and faces a shape-shifting villainess (Viola Davis) who magically steals other martial arts masters' abilities.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 3 July 2024
Wade’s gurgling pompadour matches well with his roly-poly physique and go-with-the-flow personality.
—Hugh Hart, Los Angeles Times, 15 Nov. 2023
These don’t come up as high as other boots on the market, which means a more flexible shoe, but potentially less ankle support for hikers with roly-poly ankles.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2023
Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2024
Explore a new deep-sea exhibit Giant isopods scurry like roly-poly bugs in a touch tank.
—John Metcalfe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2024
The damp, gray roly-poly creature is a bonafide celebrity.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Understanding Armadillos Regardless of what they’re called, most people know exactly what an armadillo looks like, with its roly-poly armored form and weird shuffling walk.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2024
Big bellies and butts — and skinny teens and roly-poly toddlers and wiry grandpas and even Ken and Barbie look-alikes — are everywhere, all mixed in together.
—Kate Cohen, Washington Post, 22 July 2024
Easier said than done for the roly-poly panda, who befriends a thieving fox (Awkwafina) and faces a shape-shifting villainess (Viola Davis) who magically steals other martial arts masters' abilities.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 3 July 2024
Wade’s gurgling pompadour matches well with his roly-poly physique and go-with-the-flow personality.
—Hugh Hart, Los Angeles Times, 15 Nov. 2023
These don’t come up as high as other boots on the market, which means a more flexible shoe, but potentially less ankle support for hikers with roly-poly ankles.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roly-poly
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Find it on Amazon Moira Glow Getter Hydrating Lip Oil Leaves Lips Juicy Give your friend a gift that leaves their lips plump and juicy.Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
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Hence why your skin may be plump and hydrated in the summer humidity, but dry as a bone come winter.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
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However, muscles are vital in regulating blood sugar and fat levels and need movement to do that job properly.Charna Flam, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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The most noticeable differences are sweetness, smokiness, and fat content, notes Shore.Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2024
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The central part of the building exhibited Romanesque Revival elements, including round arched nave windows set in round arched panels.Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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Pipe batter onto baking sheets (about 9 cookies per sheet) in round rosettes or swirls (2 to 2½ inches wide and ½ inch tall), leaving about ½ inch ofspace between cookies.Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Roly-poly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roly-poly. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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