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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

Apple almost immediately introduced the bulbous and translucent iMac, a hit product that gave the company the necessary cash flow to survive until he could transform the entire business.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 6, 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

It was true that the bridge of my nose didn't come with a hump, but it was still long and bulbous.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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