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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
Despite its chunky fit, this piece is actually super light and can be worn just as much in summer as in winter.
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Claire Gallam,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
The interiors are timbered wall to wall, from chunky Lincoln Log-style beams to vertical beams cut with their natural edges left intact.
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Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
Pair these lightweight pants with chunky sneakers or wedge sandals for the ideal blend of comfort and sophistication.
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Sarah Dimuro,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Fiido entered the utility ebike space in 2022 with the T1, a short-tail cargo hauler rocking chunky fat tires and a 750-W hub motor plus the promise of nearly 100 miles on per-charge riding.
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Paul Ridden
june 23,
New Atlas,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for chunky
Claire Gallam,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
The interiors are timbered wall to wall, from chunky Lincoln Log-style beams to vertical beams cut with their natural edges left intact.
—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
Pair these lightweight pants with chunky sneakers or wedge sandals for the ideal blend of comfort and sophistication.
—
Sarah Dimuro,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Fiido entered the utility ebike space in 2022 with the T1, a short-tail cargo hauler rocking chunky fat tires and a 750-W hub motor plus the promise of nearly 100 miles on per-charge riding.
—
Paul Ridden
june 23,
New Atlas,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for chunky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chunky
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The combination makes strands thicker, fuller, stronger, frizz-free, and softer—and thus, longer with less shedding and breakage.
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The brown, round cookie has arms and legs, one eyebrow thicker than the other, and one buck tooth.
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La Albiceleste created more chances but could not get past the viral sensation in net or the stout Cape Verdean defense before the halftime whistle blew.
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All of this came after Florida’s four trades for star forward Brady Tkachuk, starting goaltender Jacob Markstrom, backup goaltender Akira Schmid and fourth-line forward Garnet Hathaway to fortify what on paper was already a stout roster.
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The smaller heritage breeds available had higher fat content and varied muscle structure when compared to modern commodity pork.
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Oxidation, rancidity, and fat separation all happen faster when ambient temperatures rise.
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Cellulite is a skin condition in which fat collects in pockets under the skin and pushes up against it, making the skin's surface look lumpy or dimpled.
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What’s that soft, lumpy wormlike structure along the top and back of each testicle?
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.
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While linen and silk are light and airy, some occasions call for a sturdier yet equally breathable option.
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Inside, there’s a unique two-tone color split for throne-like front seats and rear jump seats, with standard Dinamica—akin to nubby Alcantara—dressing seat inserts and door trim.
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Microfiber absorbs four times more moisture than cotton and the nubby texture grabs and holds onto soil until it is washed away.
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That observation eventually led to the discovery of Pitera, the brand's now-iconic ferment; this sheet mask is absolutely drenched in it to nourish and plump skin with amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.
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Amazon shoppers say the $22 Kahi Wrinkle Bounce Multi-Balm leaves their skin hydrated and plump.
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Just be careful not to add water, since even tiny amounts can cause melted chocolate to turn into a grainy, clumpy mess.
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Using a vegetable peeler, shave a modest amount of Parmesan onto a plate (a mound of grated Parmesan may look impressive, but all that clumpy cheese mutes the dressing).
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“Chunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chunky. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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