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as in stud
a physically attractive man
her new boyfriend is quite the hunk
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as in chunk
a small uneven mass
what looked like a hunk of potato in her stew turned out to be a pebble
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Recent Examples of hunk
The Inspiron 16 Plus is a genuine hunk of a laptop.
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PCMAG, 27 Sep. 2024
Inspired by dystopian science fiction, the hulking hunk of unpainted metal barely squeezes into a lane of traffic and encases its driver in a (sort of) bulletproof tank that’s easily mistaken for a weapon of war.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 26 Sep. 2024
An adaptation of the semi-autobiographical William S. Burroughs novel, the movie stars Daniel Craig as Lee, a lonely expat in 1950s Mexico obsessed with a young hunk (Drew Starkey) who may or may not return his affections.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2024
Elsewhere are other Easter eggs from past hits, like a hunk of granite that was part of a pitch for Standard Hotels or an early ceramic piece by Guild Gallery artist Casey Zablocki.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
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PCMAG, 27 Sep. 2024
Inspired by dystopian science fiction, the hulking hunk of unpainted metal barely squeezes into a lane of traffic and encases its driver in a (sort of) bulletproof tank that’s easily mistaken for a weapon of war.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 26 Sep. 2024
An adaptation of the semi-autobiographical William S. Burroughs novel, the movie stars Daniel Craig as Lee, a lonely expat in 1950s Mexico obsessed with a young hunk (Drew Starkey) who may or may not return his affections.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2024
Elsewhere are other Easter eggs from past hits, like a hunk of granite that was part of a pitch for Standard Hotels or an early ceramic piece by Guild Gallery artist Casey Zablocki.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunk
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The grip surfaces are checkered for a secure hold and sling swivel studs also come standard.Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The latter opted for pearl jewelry, wearing studs and a matching necklace.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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But not everyone has a large chunk of money that is heading their way soon.Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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Before the night was out, Germans began chipping away at the barrier, carrying off chunks of one of the symbols of the diminishing Iron Curtain.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
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To mark the film’s 12th anniversary, have a look at Magic Mike’s cast of beefcakes then and now.John Russell, Peoplemag, 29 June 2024
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The funniest moments involved physical humor: Glen Powell shooting his tongue out like a lizard; Sydney Sweeney contorting herself like Catherine Zeta-Jones in Entrapment while stealing his airplane cookie; a beefcake surfer swimming with the zeal of an unhinged dolphin.Erin Carlson, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Apr. 2024
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So, how might this drug clear these protein clumps? Methazolamide is a type of drug known as a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, which stops the activity of an important enzyme involved in regulating acidity levels in our cells.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Photos pinned to Google Maps from years past show this bridge as a dark round tunnel, slick from mud and moisture, with clumps of unidentifiable detritus scattered along its length.Elizabeth Friend, Longreads, 29 Oct. 2024
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Decorated with an assemblage of train signage, colorful lights and faux storefronts, Hibiki BBQ offers an eyeful as guests grill Japanese, Australian and American Wagyu, pork jowl, scallops, beef tongue, vegetables, squid and more.Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2024
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Halle Berry’s boyfriend, Van Hunt, gave his social media followers a mother lode of an eyeful on Mother’s Day.Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 13 May 2024
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That helps remove some apprehension when dropping wads of cash on a phone with a hinge.Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 23 July 2024
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Sometimes he sang-rapped like had a wad of gum in his mouth, clearly a student of all the early Future tapes.Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 6 Sep. 2024
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Common symptoms are a persistent sore throat, earache, hoarseness, and a lump in the throat or neck.Sayaka Blickenderfer, Health, 21 Nov. 2024
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The second photograph contains a wet, bulbous, red lump held between two fingers and pierced by a needle guiding a black thread, possibly in reference to the stitching of the perineal tear after childbirth.Jenny Wu, ARTnews.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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The catenary lights provide a festive evening glob reminiscent of vineyard properties.Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
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Plate-sized globs of bear scat lay everywhere, and the bruins’ beds cratered the forest floor.Ben Goldfarb, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Hunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunk. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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