as in rounded
resembling a bulb in roundness often in an unattractive way
a big, bulbous nose
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Recent Examples of bulbous
Bluebells These bulbous spring flowers are common in gardens and the woods, but are dangerous to dogs.
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Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 28 May 2026
No more bulbous, nautical EQS shapes or minorly smoothed over boxy G-Wagen aesthetic.
—ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
In the distance, their gently curved edges became bulbous, towering cumulonimbus clouds reaching farther and farther into the atmosphere.
—Emily Holshouser
may 19, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
In spite of its Super Veloce (super fast) name, the SV doesn’t feel outrageously quick, and grip from its bulbous Pirelli Cinturato tires is modest.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
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Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 28 May 2026
No more bulbous, nautical EQS shapes or minorly smoothed over boxy G-Wagen aesthetic.
—ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
In the distance, their gently curved edges became bulbous, towering cumulonimbus clouds reaching farther and farther into the atmosphere.
—Emily Holshouser
may 19, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
In spite of its Super Veloce (super fast) name, the SV doesn’t feel outrageously quick, and grip from its bulbous Pirelli Cinturato tires is modest.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulbous
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This level of consistent feedback reflects Firmoo’s ability to deliver a reliable and well-rounded eyewear experience, positioning it as a trusted and competitive option for anyone looking to buy prescription glasses online.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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The rounded gold rotor is completed in a stunning guilloché pattern by master watchmaker, Kari Voutilainen.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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It was shaped like a cheap plastic GPS device with a yellow body and a round light-sensing eye on top connected by a little neck.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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This day in sports history 1954 — Rocky Marciano scores a 15-round unanimous decision over Ezzard Charles at New York to retain the world heavyweight title.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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“Bulbous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulbous. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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