How to Use chunky in a Sentence

chunky

adjective
  • The shoes have chunky heels.
  • Target saves the day with a pair of chunky tan heels that are the perfect height for my bridesmaid dress.
    R29 Team, refinery29.com, 2 Oct. 2024
  • The dividend, on the other hand, has been nothing but chunky.
    Brett Owens, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
  • The key is to try to keep the fish as chunky as possible.
    David Rainer Alabama Department Of Conservation and Natural Resources, al, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Schmidt stacked at least two — maybe more — threads of that part to get a chunky sound.
    Tom Roland, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2023
  • The chunky syrup gets a punch of flavor from lemon juice and fresh thyme.
    Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 15 Aug. 2024
  • Pardun took the pole and reeled in a chunky 17½-inch walleye.
    Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 7 May 2023
  • Cozy Up in a Blanket Give us all the cable knits and chunky weaves.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 24 June 2023
  • With a chunky heel, the boots are comfortable for all-day wear.
    Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 30 Dec. 2023
  • Then, the men walk around the tank, patting its chunky green armor.
    Andrew E. Kramer, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Mar. 2023
  • To complete this fit, grab a pair of chunky neon earrings.
    Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 18 July 2023
  • This pair has a tall shaft that keeps calves warm, and the chunky platform heel gives you some lift.
    Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024
  • Placed next to the competition, the Z Fold 5 is rather chunky.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024
  • The guac is fresh and chunky with just enough zest to brighten the other fixings.
    Bon Appétit, 15 Nov. 2022
  • The thin shoots with dry stems were a departure from the vibrant, chunky spears at the A-Bar farm.
    Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
  • One of its newest items is the chunky bark, with milk or dark chocolate with peanuts and raisins.
    Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2023
  • Now’s the time to stock up on matching lounge sets, chunky knit sweaters, and of course, fuzzy slippers.
    Esme Benjamin, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2024
  • They are blitzed together in a chunky sauce with green chiles and leafy herbs.
    Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
  • Come for the clothes, but stay for the Galliano-era Dior rings and chunky Chanel earrings, most at very fair prices.
    Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2024
  • Madden games tend to be chunky, bloated, slow and dark.
    Herb Scribner, Washington Post, 19 July 2024
  • Save for their chunky rich peanut dip, other places do the street food snack better.
    Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 28 Apr. 2023
  • While many leather watch straps can come across as rustic and chunky or padded and plush, the Quince is neither.
    Tim Barribeau, wsj.com, 27 Oct. 2023
  • The couple were holding hands and wearing all white, with chunky white shoes, slacks, and coats.
    Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 17 Apr. 2023
  • So kick off those chunky sneakers of yours and slip into summer with the best slides for men.
    Bernd Fischer, menshealth.com, 10 May 2023
  • Keep it casual with slides or take it up a style notch with chunky wedges.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2024
  • Enjoy up to 40% off all sale standout items, from chunky, cozy knitwear to sleek leather loafers.
    Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2022
  • The flowy skirt can also lay on top of chunky boots to turn the dress into a head to toe autumnal look.
    Lauren Fischer, Peoplemag, 29 Sep. 2023
  • The chunky female carries most of this weight in its round, swollen belly, which looks about ready to pop.
    Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 30 May 2024
  • The texture is ever-so-chunky, but don’t let that bother you.
    Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 21 Nov. 2022
  • Lopez added a pair of gold statement earrings, a gold clutch bag, and gold platform shoes with chunky heels the size of my arm.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2023

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