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as in soft
giving easily to the touch
the pulpy flesh of ripe fruit
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Recent Examples of pulpy
Though little more than a précis of the actual book, this oversized paperback, printed on the pulpiest of papers, marked a watershed in my young life.
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Michael Dirda, The New York Review of Books, 19 Mar. 2026
But the director has spent decades digging for gold amid pulpier genres, turning out oddball horror, thriller, and comic-book movies.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
An even pulpier tableau calls back to that scene in the final moments of the premiere.
—Judy Berman, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
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
These are powerful tools for filmmakers who play around in the pulpier genres.
—Noel Murray, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2023
Michael Dirda, The New York Review of Books, 19 Mar. 2026
But the director has spent decades digging for gold amid pulpier genres, turning out oddball horror, thriller, and comic-book movies.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
An even pulpier tableau calls back to that scene in the final moments of the premiere.
—Judy Berman, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
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
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
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On the path of committing to the bit, Hathaway and her film diverge in terms of quality; the movie is awe-inspiringly ill-begotten, but its leading lady deserves a medal for finding something juicy amid the muck.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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The Stars got a juicy carom off the end boards late in the middle frame to take their first lead of the night, when Mavrik Bourque pounced on a loose puck at the top of the crease.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Sites that preserve soft-bodied organisms are even rarer because soft tissues decompose more easily, making these places especially useful for piecing together prehistoric ecosystems.—
Marlowe Starling,
Quanta Magazine,
1 May 2026
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Larsson and Pink have penned a postcard to their respective home countries while flexing the global soft power afforded, at least in part, by their international alliance.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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The fleshy stems can be delicate, so place begonias where they won't be exposed to strong winds.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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Beyond its usefulness, pineapple guava provides fleshy, edible flower petals with a hint of sweetness.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Attendees are encouraged to wear floppy hats, bow ties and bright spring attire.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Excess nutrients can cause weak or floppy stems, so there’s no need to fertilize.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Discard any mushy or otherwise unhealthy-looking bulbs.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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Robertson represents the mushy middle of the Leafs current roster.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The spongy underside of the cap has pores—rather than gills as seen in Agaricales mushrooms such as shiitake and portobello—which are the openings to tubes through which spores exit the mushroom.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 May 2026
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The spongy material is mostly made of air, yet nearly impermeable to both air and liquid.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Without constant reinforcement, these muscles will atrophy, and when real tyranny arrives, the flabby citizen will be powerless to resist.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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Looking to get rid of love handles or flabby thighs?—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Pulpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulpy. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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