1. Synonyms for Brawniest include strongest, powerfullest, burliest, heftiest, bulkiest, huskiest, robustest, sturdiest, beefiest and lustiest

2. Synonyms for Burliest include brawniest, beefiest, stoutest, strongest, sturdiest, heftiest, huskiest, robustest, bulkiest and ruggedest

3. Paul Simpson, in his book The Rough Guide to Cult Pop (2003), posits that "Cher the possessor of one of the huskiest, most distinctive voices in pop ... which can work wonders with the right material directed by the right producer".