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
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In future research, Drew said, the team would like to explore whether the brain is detecting these mechanical signals, and how physical conditions like obesity affect the hydraulic relationship between the abdominal muscles and the brain.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Plus, Elaine, Allison, and Adam chat about this week’s notable news, including the obesity pill battle between Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, a Phase 3 study win for Cytokinetics, and FDA Commissioner Marty Makary’s White House troubles.—
Elaine Chen,
STAT,
7 May 2026
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When Azik tries to rid himself of the stigma, calling someone else weak as if to offload the physical weight of the insult, a startling act of violence occurs.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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There are books on everything from how to leverage dopamine for dressing well to dressmaking, from how to deploy dopamine fixes for weight loss to rewiring our brain’s dopamine to achieve athletic success.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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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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Seabird oil is a good proxy because it’s composed of waxes and fats, which degrade more slowly than proteins and carbohydrates do.—
Hannah Richter,
Scientific American,
7 May 2026
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Beef tallow — a dense fat derived from cow suet sometimes used in cooking and now skin care products — has become increasingly popular of late.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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“Fattiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fattiness. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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