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bulbous

[buhl-buhs] / ˈbʌl bəs /


ADJECTIVE
jutting
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The Pikachu — in all his tiny, yellow, bulbous glory — sitting next to the cameras is part of the reason the Angels have won some games lately.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026

Early designs were so ugly—with an unflattering roof line that gave the vehicle a bulbous appearance—that some frustrated employees began calling the vehicle the “white whale.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 30, 2026

It featured floral motifs on fabrics or as accessories, while sculptural bulbous dresses were inspired by the work of Kenya-born ceramicist Magdelene Odundo.

From Barron's ● Jan. 26, 2026

According to company lore, Harmsworth took inspiration for the bottles' bulbous shape from the Indian clubs he used for exercise following a crippling car accident.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2025

He had gray eyes, a ruddy complexion, and a pleasant face, though he did not like his nose, which he felt was too big and bulbous.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman




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