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Recent Examples of pulpy For the 1991 update, Robert De Niro turns the terror up even higher for his take on Cady, and Scorsese puts out a bare-knuckle thriller that’s pulpier than almost anything else in his repertoire. Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2024 In leaning even further into the pulpiest aspects of the B:TAS aesthetic, Caped Crusader is a joy to look at. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2024 Alia Atreides is a key figure in Dune Messiah, Frank Herbert’s wild and pulpier sequel to Dune, though her role in this film is actually cut down from what happens in the novel. Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 1 Mar. 2024 These are powerful tools for filmmakers who play around in the pulpier genres. Noel Murray, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulpy
Adjective
  • Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up to date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
  • The sheets seem to be what Cal transcribed from the tablet during his last day alive: transcripts of the scientific mission and Billy’s corresponding orders, information on survivors and their location — lots of good, juicy stuff.
    Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Their emphasis on key soft skill behaviors makes everybody in the organization much better—even the youngest, least experienced employees.
    Bruce Tulgan, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
  • As for the future, Leopold suggests that soft skills will play a major role.
    Ryan Johnston, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Succulents are naturally drought-tolerant and store water in their fleshy stems and leaves.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Not so long ago, animals were simply fleshy resources to be exploited by people.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The V-neck long-sleeve was held close by three floppy orange flower buttons.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2025
  • The eldest, their 10-year-old daughter, has a very messy floppy bun on the top of her head.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Overcooked squash will cause the casserole to be mushy.
    Patricia S York, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
  • The mushy middle is one of the worst places to be in the NHL.
    Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • What Does Bone Marrow Look Like? Bone marrow is the spongy cellular material within the bone cavities.
    Gagandeep Brar, Verywell Health, 14 Feb. 2025
  • The ground was covered in a spongy synthetic mat, according to Rocky Merz at the Cincinnati Parks Department.
    Jennie Key, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • In the first season, when jokes went flabby or the writers didn’t know how to finish a skit, a fake cow was dropped from the rafters.
    Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
  • At a hefty 2 hours and 24 minutes, the film is flabby, not jacked, and lacking in an unpredictable live-wire element.
    Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025

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“Pulpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulpy. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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