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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More people are becoming pregnant at older ages; obesity has become more prevalent among those of reproductive age; and there are more twin, triplet and other multiple births.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Or weight loss could mean more people with obesity become eligible for joint-replacement surgery.

— Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of obesity

Noun

Because the reactor saves weight and internal space, ship designers could build a dual-draft hull.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026
Maintaining a healthy weight can prevent the chronic, systemic inflammation that is linked to metabolic syndrome, which directly accelerates structural skin and tissue aging.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of weight

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Key Takeaways Eating raw sunflower seeds is a simple way to enjoy their benefits, including vitamin E, magnesium, and healthy fats.

— Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 20 Aug. 2026
Chocolate may have seductive ingredients like fat and sugar, but the chocolate bar doesn’t change its recipe based on who is eating it.

— Larry Magid, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026

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