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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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
At Prabal Gurung’s fall-winter 2026 show, artists painted models’ lips a fiery red before dousing them in chunky glitter.
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Jessica Fields, Allure, 24 Mar. 2026
The trailer shows the character scanning items out at checkout via a chunky-looking ‘90s desktop computer before heading over to a popcorn machine and loading it up for a person waiting in line.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
There’s nothing quite like packing away chunky sweaters and welcoming lighter pieces in their place.
—Gma Team, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
Get vacation-ready with Agua by Agua Bendita’s cutout poplin midi, styled with Gianvito Rossi’s chunky clog sandals and Staud’s beaded tote.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
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Jessica Fields, Allure, 24 Mar. 2026
The trailer shows the character scanning items out at checkout via a chunky-looking ‘90s desktop computer before heading over to a popcorn machine and loading it up for a person waiting in line.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
There’s nothing quite like packing away chunky sweaters and welcoming lighter pieces in their place.
—Gma Team, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
Get vacation-ready with Agua by Agua Bendita’s cutout poplin midi, styled with Gianvito Rossi’s chunky clog sandals and Staud’s beaded tote.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chunky
Adjective
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Louise touched her phone screen to look at the picture of Diana again—gorgeous Diana smiling into the wind, all that thick hair billowing.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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The slide appears to have involved a thick slab of soft snow breaking loose at a weak layer in the snowpack, the report said.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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He's been deemed good to go and joins a stout rotation that this season will include Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola, Cristopher Sánchez and Jesús Luzardo.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Keuilian, a stout, bearded fifty-one-year-old, founded Fit Body Boot Camp, a global personal-training franchise, in 2010, and now lives in Chino Hills, California.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The healthy fats in the avocado also help your body better absorb the fat-soluble vitamin A and antioxidants present in the mango, maximizing the nutritional impact of every bite.—
Lauren Manaker,
SELF,
2 Apr. 2026
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Sardines are naturally oily and have a higher fat content, which favors omega-3 delivery, while still providing strong protein.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Don’t overdo it; the end result should be lumpy, not powdery.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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More than 10,000 feet deep in the ocean, the seafloor is covered with what look like dark, lumpy potatoes.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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The inner ball is made from sturdy solid styrofoam.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Beyond batter and dough, nut flours lend delicate flavor and nubby texture to drinks such as a horchata, help thicken sauces, and make a creamy and decadent pastry layer.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Why else show nubby fleece trousers with a coordinating striped jacket, which nobody needs but would be a hoot to wear?—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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From having the viscous juices of decomposed leaves that kept her plump leak through a tear in her side, as happened to a few of her siblings.—
María Ospina,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
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Moustache joined my plump tortoiseshell Toffee, the progeny of frisky barn cats, an elderly rabbit rescued from neglect, and my best friend Bacon, a good dog adopted from Lifeline Puppy Rescue years before.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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These formulas strike the ideal balance of locking in lift without weighing lashes down or leaving behind a stiff, crunchy, or clumpy finish.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
28 Mar. 2026
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Using clumpy detergent can clog compartments, gum up a washing machine’s internal components, and leave detergent deposits on clothes.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Chunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chunky. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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