1
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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2
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
That said, the Classic's chunky, functional bezel stands out and will strike a chord with longtime Galaxy Watch fans and anyone who likes the old-school look.
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PC Magazine, 11 July 2025
Other shoes from the early 2010s that are also trending on the platform include wedges, with a 52 percent increase in the same period; chunky heels, with a 14 percent increase; and other popular brands from that time, like Jeffrey Campbell, which saw an 80 percent increase this year.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 11 July 2025
Dressed in a matching polka dot tank top and ruffled skirt with blue chunky heeled boots and a mini purse, Mattel’s newest Barbie may look like previous dolls at first glance.
—Piper Heath
follow, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
The bag draws inspiration from accessories popular in the 2000s, with a chunky belt flap and triangle shape that gives it a fun but sophisticated look.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
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PC Magazine, 11 July 2025
Other shoes from the early 2010s that are also trending on the platform include wedges, with a 52 percent increase in the same period; chunky heels, with a 14 percent increase; and other popular brands from that time, like Jeffrey Campbell, which saw an 80 percent increase this year.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 11 July 2025
Dressed in a matching polka dot tank top and ruffled skirt with blue chunky heeled boots and a mini purse, Mattel’s newest Barbie may look like previous dolls at first glance.
—Piper Heath
follow, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
The bag draws inspiration from accessories popular in the 2000s, with a chunky belt flap and triangle shape that gives it a fun but sophisticated look.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chunky
Adjective
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Sides of hand-cut fries ($3) were fairly standard, and onion rings ($5) were thick and addictively crunchy.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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The three-day Tampa conference was thick with criticism of DOJ and disbelief that the president could have let so many people down.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The 6-foot-4, 320-pounder needs to be better at anchoring, as he too often was driven into the backfield by stout nose tackles last season.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Faison rushed for 1,109 yards and eight touchdowns for the Aggies last fall, averaging a stout 5.6 yards per carry.—
Chase Goodbread,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Of course, more aggressive contributions and a stronger stock market would result in fatter accounts.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
12 July 2025
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The Italian potatoes that changed Jenn Harris’ mind about fat fries.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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This lumpy book, full of redundant stories and unnecessary detours that provide little illumination but plenty of needless bulk, lacks participation by the group’s members and is not the biography that this great and important band deserves.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2025
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Whether yours is filled with down, polyester, or something in between, knowing how to wash it properly can mean the difference between preserving its plush feel and ending up with a lumpy, flattened mess.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Seek shelter in a sturdy structure until the storm has passed.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 July 2025
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Photograph: Kat Merck AmazonBasics Small Packing Cubes for Travel, 4-Piece-Set $20 $14 (30% off) Amazon Not quite as compressive as our top pick, these Amazon Basics cubes offer sturdy mesh windows and durable fabric—a budget-friendly intro to packing cubes.—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Drawbacks of linen Linen’s slightly nubby, rougher texture may be perfect to one person and totally sandpapery to another.—
Kathleen Felton,
SELF,
19 Nov. 2024
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In keeping with that environment, the canape dishes are served on rough-textured, sandstone-style dishware, and the patio staff wear unstructured, nubby wool jackets.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Remember, most healthy plant roots should be plump and white in color.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 July 2025
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Are your tomato vines covered in plump green fruits that just won't turn red?—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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The New Shepard capsule's stubby single-stage booster roared to life just after 9:38 a.m. EDT, throttled up to full thrust and smoothly climbed away from Blue Origin's launch site near Van Horn, Texas.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
29 June 2025
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Videos posted to TikTok, Instagram and X in recent weeks show men braving blades very close to their eyes, in barber shops from Turkey to New Zealand, in a quest for stubby lashes.—
Nicole Mowbray,
CNN Money,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Chunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chunky. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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