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
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.
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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
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.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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
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.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fattiness
Noun
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Reducing calories and practicing healthier eating habits are key to overcoming obesity.—
Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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The Harvard data show that obesity combined with heavy smoking produces the lowest disease-free life expectancy at 50.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
Noun
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The firm still expects 11% potential gains over the next 12 months for the H-share-heavy MSCI China index, but lowered it to market-weight in a regional context.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Temperature challenge Commercial flight faces a strict weight trap that standard electric motors cannot escape.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Because this isn't a book about fatness, despite the central plotline.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Speedy weight loss increases bile acids, which are used to break down fat during digestion.—
Bethany Brookshire,
Scientific American,
29 May 2026
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Your meals should have a balance of carbohydrates, proteins and fats.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 28,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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“Fattiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fattiness. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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