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
Baron Philippe de Rothschild insisted that only ice cold Yquem be served with foie gras, because the rich fattiness of the liver is buoyed by the luscious sweetness of the wine.
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John Mariani, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Every roll at Akami is a masterpiece, but one that stands out is the Shishito Roll—packed with fresh shishito peppers that bring notes of citrus to cut through the fattiness of the tuna.
—Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
John Mariani, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Every roll at Akami is a masterpiece, but one that stands out is the Shishito Roll—packed with fresh shishito peppers that bring notes of citrus to cut through the fattiness of the tuna.
—Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fattiness
Noun
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Some applicants who are receiving benefits have listed their sleep apnea, obesity and arthritis.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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The condition is associated with excess weight and obesity, as well as metabolic disorders like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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General Daily Insight for April 02, 2026 Small choices carry surprising weight this morning.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Nuts and Seeds Despite having a high calorie density, nuts contain a beneficial combination of protein, healthy fats, and fiber, even in small amounts.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2026
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The healthy fats in the avocado also help your body better absorb the fat-soluble vitamin A and antioxidants present in the mango, maximizing the nutritional impact of every bite.—
Lauren Manaker,
SELF,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Fattiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fattiness. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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