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 fattiness of the foie gras paired with the delicate flavors of tuna is a perfect match.
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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.
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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.
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Anna Lee Iijima,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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
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Starting Wednesday, eligible beneficiaries can get obesity drugs through Medicare's new Bridge demonstration program for a monthly copay of just $50.
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Leyton, citing an autopsy, told WNEM that Casper O'Brien died of a heart muscle disease, with morbid obesity being a contributing factor.
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And at roughly 100 calories per tablespoon apiece, both butter and margarine can be calorie-dense, making either choice capable of causing unwanted weight gain.
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That index is considered to be more accurate than the Body Mass Index, which is only based on weight and height.
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The phrase assumes that fatness belongs firmly in the past, yet the very need for such a term suggests otherwise.
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Because this isn't a book about fatness, despite the central plotline.
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Because fat and cholesterol do not dissolve well in blood, the body packages them inside particles called lipoproteins, with an apolipoprotein on the outside.
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Advertisement Chia seeds are another underconsumed food high in both fat and fiber.
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“Fattiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fattiness. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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