defatted

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Adjective
  • There aren’t many actors, after all, who can convincingly play both sad-sack real estate salesman Shelly Levene in a Broadway production of Glengarry Glen Ross and a lean, mean killing machine.
    Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Flank, round, or brisket: These lean cuts are flavorful but can become chewy without tenderizing.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Kale is more fibrous and has a bitter taste, while spinach has a milder flavor and softer texture.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 July 2025
  • The Benefits of Myofascial Release Your fascia is a dense and fibrous webbing that connects and encases every aspect of your internal body, including muscles, ligaments, organs, nerves, and more.
    Calin Van Paris, Outside Online, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Defatted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defatted. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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