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as in best
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
makers of fine wine will pay very high prices for grapes that are the fat of the harvest
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as in surplus
the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed
claimed that there was absolutely no fat in the military's budget
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as in obesity
the condition of having an excess of body fat
there's a definite predisposition for fat on his wife's side of the family
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as in plump
having an excess of body fat
the popular image of Santa Claus as a fat man in a red suit
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as in filled
containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible
the lake is so fat with trout that you probably could catch fish with a bare hook
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as in wide
having a greater than usual measure across
a set of fat encyclopedia volumes took up the whole shelf
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as in thick
having or being of relatively great depth or extent from one surface to its opposite
the splendid sight of a fat, juicy steak cooked to perfection
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as in fertile
producing abundantly
the fat soil in the river's delta
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as in lucrative
yielding a profit
the highly sought-after baseball player signed a fat contract that set a record for the major leagues
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as in wealthy
having goods, property, or money in abundance
while others suffered and sacrificed, the war profiteers grew fat
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as in weight
the condition of having an excess of body fat
advises his patients that fatness is not good for health
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Recent Examples of fat
Josh Miller, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
Blubbery bodies Many millions of years before whales and seals would evolve blubber, marine reptiles were already enjoying the benefits of the thick subcutaneous fat.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
Jordan Goodwin had done everything right by losing more than 20 pounds, dropping more than 10 percent of body fat, sleeping better, eating right and putting basketball ahead of all the trappings the NBA can offer.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Add It To Cheese Straws A little bacon fat can make your cheese straws taste even better.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
Blubbery bodies Many millions of years before whales and seals would evolve blubber, marine reptiles were already enjoying the benefits of the thick subcutaneous fat.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
The association was independent of other factors like body fat, smoking, cholesterol levels and other cardiovascular risk factors.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
Jordan Goodwin had done everything right by losing more than 20 pounds, dropping more than 10 percent of body fat, sleeping better, eating right and putting basketball ahead of all the trappings the NBA can offer.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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Isotonic Hydra Gel Eye Masks by Espa: These eye masks instantly hydrate, plump, and brighten the under-eye and contour area, softening dehydration lines and signs of tiredness.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The classic brown color delivers a soft, satin finish, while maracuja oil and hyaluronic acid work together to hydrate, plump, and condition your lips.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
24 Apr. 2025
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According to data intelligence firm Morning Consult, DEI is one of the hot-button issues that produces the widest partisan gaps in what Americans want brands to talk about.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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In the wide world of luggage, there are often two extremes.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
1 May 2025
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These Steve Madden platform sneakers feature thick, cushioned soles that provide extra height without sacrificing comfort.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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The first is the pomodoro, a thick, fluffy pan-pizza smeared with sugo di pomodoro, a rich red sauce with a deep tomato flavor that tastes like it’s been reducing for hours.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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According to Gartner’s 2024 report, by 2026, 80% of organizations will struggle to manage non-human identities, creating fertile ground for breaches and compliance failures.—
Sol Rashidi,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The African country proved fertile ground for Tiffany.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2025
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Furthermore, the midfielder isn’t expected to play any part in this summer’s Club World Cup that has been reimagined by organizers FIFA and offers lucrative paydays for participation and getting far in the tournament.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Many left for shale drilling areas like the Bakken in North Dakota or the Permian Basin in southern New Mexico and Texas where drilling on private land was more productive, lucrative and economical.—
Kirk Siegler,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2025
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With regard to military aircraft and civilian transport, faster is generally better, and governments and wealthy individuals are prepared to pay for it.—
Ben Oliver,
Robb Report,
27 Apr. 2025
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Ten miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge, tucked into the lush, green hills of Marin County, Mill Valley is an idyllic place to live — for those who are wealthy and liberal.—
Heather Knight,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Time will tell if first round TE Colston Loveland was the correct choice over Tyler Warren. 🤷🏻 Cleveland Browns (I – for incomplete) — Think this assessment is a copout?—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Plus, keep scrolling for more small-space patio furniture set deals, including a round metal style and a three-piece rattan seating group.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Trump has continued prolific fundraising during his second term, including $239 million for his inaugural committee through April 20, according to a Federal Election Commission filing April 20.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Heat and drought tolerant once established, this prolific bloomer will draw scores of butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees to the garden.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Fat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fat. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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