as in obesity
the condition of having an excess of body fat
beneath that adiposity of flesh lay a nobility of spirit that only the wisest could discern
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Recent Examples of adiposity
Breastfeeding, adiposity, and precocious puberty in boys and girls.
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Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adiposity
obesity
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Poor sleep has been linked to heart disease, obesity, depression, and memory issues.—
Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
15 May 2026
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Research from the Institute for Diabetes and Obesity at Helmholtz Munich in Germany, published in the journal Nature, tested an experimental obesity and diabetes drug called GLP-1-GIP-Lani.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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“Adiposity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adiposity. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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