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Synonyms & Antonyms for bosom
Synonyms: Noun
belly, blood, bone(s), breast, core, gut, heart, heartstrings, inner space, inside, quick, soul
Synonyms: Verb
bower, circumfuse, cocoon, embosom, embower, embrace, enclose (also inclose), encompass, enfold, enshroud, enswathe, envelop, enwrap, invest, involve, lap, mantle, muffle, shroud, swathe, veil, wrap
Synonyms: Adjective
buddy-buddy, chummy, close, especial, familiar, friendly, inseparable, intimate, inward, near, thick, tight
Antonyms: Adjective
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Examples of bosom in a Sentence
Noun
He clutched the flowers to his bosom. He never spoke of his childhood as an orphan, but kept dark memories of those days in his bosom. The shirt has a plain color and ruffles at the bosom.Verb
bosomed by overgrown shrubbery, the abandoned cottage seemed like the ideal place for an afternoon trystAdjective
promised to remain bosom friends for the rest of their lives
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
As with most things in life, the truth is nestled in the bosom of nuance. — Lz Granderson, latimes.com, "The NBA’s transition from marketing superstars to super teams," 6 July 2019 In other words, Koch was deeply embedded within the bosom of the MIT family. — Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, "Column: How MIT whitewashed the climate change denialism of a major donor, David Koch," 26 Aug. 2019 But the idea of a man who consistently lied to the American public being invited into the bosom of cozy American entertainment didn’t sit well with a lot of people. — Graeme Mcmillan, WIRED, "While You Were Offline: Who Wants to See Sean Spicer’s Samba?," 25 Aug. 2019 Paper tissues are rough and eventually shred to pieces and remind me of the daily tissue my fourth-grade teacher tucked in her giant bosom. — Leslie Anne Tarabella, al.com, "Defend yourself with a proper hankie," 4 June 2019 This time around, her breasts are safely tucked behind fabric that crosses over her bosom rather than below it. — Harper's BAZAAR, "Elizabeth Hurley on the Versace Pin Dress That Changed Everything," 25 Mar. 2019 The perils of boob sweat are very real, and there's nothing like a traditional foam T-shirt bra to make your bosom go from sweet to sweltering. — Cora Harrington, Allure, "Ask a Lingerie Expert: What Is the Best Bra for Staying Cool on Hot, Sweaty Days?," 4 Sep. 2018 All in all, these retro cookbooks promise to soothe whatever jangles your modern-day nerves, to draw you into the comforting bosom of kitchens long past, and to serve up what’s most delicious and shall not be lost. — Barbara Mahany, chicagotribune.com, "Retro cookbooks offer comforts from another era for these uncertain times," 29 June 2018 In these the putative gift was supposed to have come not from a bosom buddy but rather from a casual acquaintance or a stranger. — The Economist, "Another’s wasted investment is as disturbing as one’s own," 31 May 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Schubert and the law enforcement agencies that fall under her jurisdiction appear to be bosom buddies. — Monique Judge, The Root, "#StephonClark: 2 Months Later, We Are No Closer to Justice," 15 May 2018 Jim Hamre and Zack Willhoite were also bosom buddies in their passion for public transportation who had excitedly awaited the day higher-speed trains could zip through their home turf. — Washington Post, "2 rail buffs killed in wreck couldn’t wait for faster trains," 20 Dec. 2017 That's when fans started sharing all the receipts proving that China and Dove are bosom buddies. — Noelle Devoe, Seventeen, "Dove Cameron Slams Rumors She's Feuding With "Descendants" Co-Star China Anne McClain," 31 July 2017 The clip also features a bunch of behind-the-scenes footage, illustrating that Miguel and RL Grime are truly bosom buddies having the time of their lives. — Kat Bein, Billboard, "RL Grime Brought Miguel Out at EDC Vegas 2017 in 'Stay For It' Video: Watch," 21 July 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'bosom.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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