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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
But the director has spent decades digging for gold amid pulpier genres, turning out oddball horror, thriller, and comic-book movies.
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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
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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The expansive menu includes chicken and waffles, boasting crunchy, juicy white or dark meat and golden, crisp waffles.—
Rafael Peña,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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Turn the toughest cuts of meats and vegetables into tender, juicy meals with this cast-iron braiser.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The team is also developing a next-generation robotic hand to address swelling in harder-to-treat areas, expanding the potential of soft-robotic therapy beyond wearable sleeves.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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The silky formula layers easily with the rest of your routine and leaves skin with that soft, luminous glass glow K-beauty is famous for.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Skimming is the slightly fleshier version of the scan.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Mar. 2026
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Bulbs have short stems, and fleshy leaves and go through a period of dormancy.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Graham later donned a floppy Wallaroo canvas sunhat and oversized black cat-eye Le Specs sunglasses while lounging in beach chairs with Civetta, who shielded his eyes with black shades.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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The 32-year-old British musician first stepped into the spotlight on The X Factor as a floppy-haired teenager before becoming part of One Direction, the boy band that defined a generation of pop fandom.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Soups with pasta or rice can develop a mushy texture once frozen.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
16 Mar. 2026
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The shift away from prolonged breast-feeding and toward mushy baby food has led to smaller jaws with less room for the tongue.—
Gilad Edelman,
The Atlantic,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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With a neutral flavor and slightly chewy, spongy texture, this bread would hold up well for sandwiches of any size.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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This part of the fruit is often overlooked because of its bitterness, bland color, and slightly spongy texture.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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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Pizza Though most college students would disagree, microwaving transforms pizza into flabby wedges with rubbery crusts.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Pulpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulpy. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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