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fattiness

noun

Definition of fattinessnext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fattiness
  1. obesity
  2. weight
  3. fatness
  4. fat
Noun
  • Eli Lilly was upgraded to buy from hold at Berenberg, and the drugmaker's leading obesity business isn't the only reason for the optimism.
    — Jeff Marks,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The company, which was first out of the gate in the modern GLP-1 era, has since fallen behind Eli Lilly in the obesity market and underwhelmed investors with its pipeline.
    — Andrew Joseph, STAT, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of obesity
Noun
  • Graham has had a penchant for getting defenses to punch above their weight class but has had only one top-10 defense statistically (2023 Raiders).
    — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • That was enough to establish a new West Virginia state weight record for blue catfish, surpassing the 71-pound fish Michael Ramey caught from the same Ohio River area in May.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of weight
Noun
  • The phrase assumes that fatness belongs firmly in the past, yet the very need for such a term suggests otherwise.
    — Virgie Tovar, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
  • Because this isn't a book about fatness, despite the central plotline.
    — Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Definition of fatness
Noun
  • These are a type of polyunsaturated fats that the body can’t make on its own, and include EPA and DHA.
    — Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2026
  • After your workout, your snack or meal should provide protein, fats and carbs to shift your body into recovery mode.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of fat

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“Fattiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fattiness. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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