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as in plump
having an excess of body fat
a rotund little man who, predictably, was asked to play Santa every year
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as in round
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones
the actor's distinct baritone and his clear and rotund elocution are especially effective in dramatic readings
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Recent Examples of rotund
Stay rotund for my sake #bblefffect #buccalfatremoval #friendship ...
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Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 20 Dec. 2022
Shor wears oval glasses, his belly is rotund, his hair is woolly and white, and his beard is unkempt.
—Stephen Witt, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2022
Monica, unseatbelted and rotund like a beach ball, was somehow ejected through the windshield and into a field with only minor injuries.
—Josh St. Clair, Men's Health, 13 Nov. 2022
While rotund pets are very cuddly and cute, obesity in pets can lead to many health problems that affect their quality of life.
—The Arizona Republic, 22 Oct. 2022
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Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 20 Dec. 2022
Shor wears oval glasses, his belly is rotund, his hair is woolly and white, and his beard is unkempt.
—Stephen Witt, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2022
Monica, unseatbelted and rotund like a beach ball, was somehow ejected through the windshield and into a field with only minor injuries.
—Josh St. Clair, Men's Health, 13 Nov. 2022
While rotund pets are very cuddly and cute, obesity in pets can lead to many health problems that affect their quality of life.
—The Arizona Republic, 22 Oct. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotund
Adjective
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The formula gets bonus points for not feeling sticky, not traveling or feathering, and smoothing out lip lines for a plump, pouty effect.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The prickly pear extract soothe irration and the brand’s signature VIP O2 complex evens your skin tone and hydrates without any tightness, leaving your face plump, clean, and ready for anything.—
Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Smoothing round poppy seeds and sea salt—which do the gentle buffing—come suspended in a hunk of detoxifying French blue clay, nourishing olive fruit oil, and zingy peppermint essential oil, the latter of which wakes you up better than any iPhone alarm.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Sloomoo is the brand’s adorable shape-shifting mascot, which isn’t round or straight, and isn’t small or tall, but because it’s made of slime, can stretch into any shape at all.—
Sharon Edelson,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The 16-ounce prime Angus New York strip includes duck fat confit Dutch potatoes, pancetta, king trumpet mushrooms, roasted pearl onions, Shropshire blue cheese, red frill mustard and Cabernet reduction.—
Jessica Peralta,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Whole seeds provide more fiber, potassium, and zinc, while shelled pepitas offer more protein, fat, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Bravo to Netflix for their ringing endorsement of biodiversity with its commitment to purchase Funga’s carbon credits.—
Erik Kobayashi-Solomon,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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James Outman hit a ringing double and Minnesota star Byron Buxton followed with an RBI triple.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Much of the Southeast, especially the southern Appalachians, remains on track for an on-time and vibrant peak foliage.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Among the 35 hues are trendy cool tones, conventional nudes, vibrant reds, and bold, creative colors like magenta and blackish-purple.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Ditto the auxiliary singers, particularly Greene, who paired a deep, sonorous bass range with enthusiastic dance moves that underlined the across-the-board camaraderie.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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On Pressing Onward, Freedia is creating her own religious experience of sorts — one that marries the powerful peaks and sonorous valleys of gospel with the irrepressible, relentless energy of bounce.—
Joe Lynch,
Billboard,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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As a performer, DiDonato is expressive with both her resonant, articulate voice and her face and physicality.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
19 Sep. 2025
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When your brand becomes emotionally resonant, customers don’t just buy from you.—
Devin Haman,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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McIlroy received the loudest cheers of the day as his eagle shot dropped in on the par 5.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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And instead of Mulder talking about his fond memories playing for the A’s in Oakland, a loud and repeating beep echoed through the public address system.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Rotund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotund. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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