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corpulence

[kawr-pyuh-luhns] / ˈkɔr pyə ləns /


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Historically, corpulence was prized in some parts of sub-Saharan Africa.

From New York Times • Jun. 26, 2023

Villeneuve and storyboard artist Sam Hudecki spent weeks brainstorming approaches to the Baron’s physicality, trying to convey a sense of muscularity along with corpulence.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2021

He’s confined to his apartment due to his corpulence as he tries to make peace with his past and reconcile with his daughter.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 15, 2014

His color, like his corpulence, is part of the current image.

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2013

He began to cultivate his corpulence and general physical dilapidation.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy




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