FATTINESS Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

fattiness

noun

Definition of fattiness

as in obesity

the condition of having an excess of body fat the fattiness of the cattle

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Recent Examples of fattiness Acidic sauces helped preserve and flavor the meat, while also providing a tangy kick to cut through its deep fattiness. — Amethyst Ganaway, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026 The fattiness of the foie gras paired with the delicate flavors of tuna is a perfect match. — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 The pepperoncini is a nice touch—and a nod to another famous Mississippi dish—and adds a bright tang, mild heat, and slight sweetness that cuts through the fattiness of the beef. — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 9 May 2026 If choosing wines, focus on bright, higher-acid white wines that cut through the mouth-coating fattiness of cheese. — Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026

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Noun

That lineage now includes Ozempic, Mounjaro, and a growing roster of treatments that have not only changed the lives of patients with diabetes and obesity but also ushered in the cultural phenomenon of peptides.

— Steve Midway, STAT, 16 July 2026
Prevent obesity and promote healthy diets and physical activity, including measures that improve the food environment, such as reducing excessive sugar and salt content in foods.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

Definition of obesity

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There’s a bunch of new things across most of the 2026 range, mainly cosmetic, but also hardware and weight-saving stuff as well.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
When a squirrel climbs atop its roof or perches, the feeder registers its heavier weight and automatically closes its four ports.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026

Definition of weight

Noun

Each format layers protein with fiber and healthy fats, which helps stretch a small meal into real nutrition.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 15, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
The Mediterranean diet is, of course, known for promoting cardiovascular and metabolic health, including being linked to lower abdominal fat.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 July 2026

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