fleshiness

noun

Definition of fleshinessnext
1
as in obesity
the condition of having an excess of body fat the fleshiness of the foreign tourists was in sharp contrast to the gauntness of the native Africans

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2
as in juiciness
the quality or state of being full of juice loves the fleshiness of ripe watermelon

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  1. obesity
  2. juiciness
  3. fatness
  4. weight
Noun
  • Studies have linked regular bean consumption with a lower risk of chronic diseases, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes and obesity, which may contribute to a longer life expectancy.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Analysts viewed that experimental medicine, ziltivekimab, as a key opportunity for Novo to expand its cardiovascular portfolio and reduce reliance on its obesity and diabetes medicines.
    — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of obesity
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  • How Long Frozen Lemons Last Frozen whole lemons will maintain their bright flavor and juiciness for about four months.
    — Laura Manzano, Martha Stewart, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Learn how to grill pork tenderloin using the indirect grilling method and why resting it results in ultimate juiciness.
    — Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026
Definition of juiciness
Noun
  • The phrase assumes that fatness belongs firmly in the past, yet the very need for such a term suggests otherwise.
    — Virgie Tovar, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
  • Because this isn't a book about fatness, despite the central plotline.
    — Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Definition of fatness
Noun
  • The leading open-weight AI models are closing the gap on the frontier in cyber capabilities, an analysis found.
    — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The shop retained and restored the frame, 3D scanned it, and crafted a specialty battery to fit, keeping weight and balance in mind.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of weight
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“Fleshiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleshiness. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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