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as in muscular
having muscles capable of exerting great physical force
the store manager always asked the brawniest person there to do the heavy lifting
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as in sinewy
marked by a well-developed musculature
brawny arms that weren't developed in the gym but by years of work in the construction business
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as in athletic
strongly and heavily built
a tough little boy who's going to be a brawny man someday
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Recent Examples of brawny
Her voice is still honeyed, but also coated with enough heft to handle this brawnier output.
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2024
The film follows an offensive lineman who, after seeing a career-ending injury cut his professional football dreams short, finds unexpected fame and fortune in the world of brawny male modeling.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 July 2024
The car would pair the chassis of De Tomaso’s first street-legal model, the Vallelunga, from a brawny, 427-cubic-inch version of Ford’s small-block V-8.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 May 2024
The few that braved the back roads drove brawny vehicles that looked like they’d been sloppily dipped into chocolate.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2024
The film follows an offensive lineman who, after seeing a career-ending injury cut his professional football dreams short, finds unexpected fame and fortune in the world of brawny male modeling.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 July 2024
The car would pair the chassis of De Tomaso’s first street-legal model, the Vallelunga, from a brawny, 427-cubic-inch version of Ford’s small-block V-8.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 May 2024
The few that braved the back roads drove brawny vehicles that looked like they’d been sloppily dipped into chocolate.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
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In a distant third is Andrés Ojeda, 40, a muscular and media-savvy lawyer who has tried to energize apathetic young voters with splashy campaign videos showing him lifting weights at the gym and describing himself as a classic Capricorn.Nayara Batschke and Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
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Similar to other parts of the digestive system, the large intestine is made up of four layers of tissue: mucosa (innermost layer), submucosa, muscular, and serosa.Cristina Mutchler, Health, 19 Oct. 2024
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Products like a $40 toaster could increase to $52, while a pair of athletic sneakers may jump from $90 to $116.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Still only 25, Lenoir is physical enough at 5-foot-10, 200 pounds to mix it up with linebackers and athletic enough to cover the NFL’s top receivers.Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.National Geographic, National Geographic, 13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2023
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Choose a purifier powerful enough to cycle the air in your space multiple times per hour for best results.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Despite having written a diverse range of books over the years, from a mediaeval crime story to a powerful tale about Alzheimer's, Harvey hasn't received much recognition.Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK, theweek, 13 Nov. 2024
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Truck Ford Ranger: Ford’s popular midsize pickup added a Raptor performance model this year, complementing the rugged looks, utility and advanced features. Ram 1500: Ram’s flagship continues to raise the bar for full-size pickup design.Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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Made from 100 percent goat suede, the mid-weight Bandera offers a classic, timeless look that blends rugged durability with natural softness.Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Seven burly latches along the case were easy to close, with no danger of getting snagged and flipping open—a risk with other protective case brands.The Editors, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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And although he was usually cast as a heavy, Sorvino — a tall, burly gentleman with a big personality — excels in the wholesome role.Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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Learn more › While the roar of the mighty Tyrannosaurs rex in the Jurassic Park film franchise is pretty terrifying, it was actually created by Hollywood special effects wizards using the sounds of a baby elephant.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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Oasis, the mighty victors in the ‘90s Britpop wars, have commemorated the 30th anniversary of their debut LP, Definitely Maybe.Jason Pettigrew, SPIN, 21 Nov. 2024
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The tender, beefy flat iron is my go-to at the counter-service restaurant that also makes one of the city’s best burgers.Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Nov. 2024
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Under the hood remained a mix of inline-sixes and V-8s, with the powertrain lineup growing in size and power after a 1986 mid-life refresh; the beefiest, a 5.5-liter eight-cylinder found in the 560 SEL, reached 296 hp.Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Brawny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brawny. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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