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
Audrey Noble, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
Consider fatty fish like salmon, sardines, mackerel, and tuna, as well as flaxseeds, chia seeds, and walnuts.
—Beth Krietsch, SELF, 7 Apr. 2025
For example, vitamin D is naturally found in fatty fish – such as trout, salmon, cod and tuna – egg yolks and mushrooms.
—Cristina Palacios, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2025
Some species of ants are known to swarm protein-rich and fatty foods, BobVila.com says, like bits of meat or eggs, pet food, nuts, cheese and butter.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Salmon Sherry lists fatty fish such as salmon as a prime source of vitamin D-rich food.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
Consider fatty fish like salmon, sardines, mackerel, and tuna, as well as flaxseeds, chia seeds, and walnuts.
—Beth Krietsch, SELF, 7 Apr. 2025
For example, vitamin D is naturally found in fatty fish – such as trout, salmon, cod and tuna – egg yolks and mushrooms.
—Cristina Palacios, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2025
Some species of ants are known to swarm protein-rich and fatty foods, BobVila.com says, like bits of meat or eggs, pet food, nuts, cheese and butter.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fattiness
Noun
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Sanyal noted that semaglutide had previously been shown to be beneficial for obesity, diabetes and heart disease.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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Addressing the obesity crisis will require commitment, money, and patience to see results.—
Hank Cardello,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Between dealing with clogged pores, breakouts, and greasy skin, some prefer to avoid the skincare product at all costs.—
Tatayana Yomary,
Essence,
29 Apr. 2025
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New Yorkers are now required to deposit any compostable household waste—food scraps, yard debris, and greasy paper products, such as pizza boxes—in bins marked for compost.—
Diego Lasarte,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But Trump's may hold more weight Under the Constitution, Congress has the power of the purse.—
Danielle Kurtzleben,
NPR,
2 May 2025
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Overweight or obesity: Having a higher body weight increases the pressure on the veins in your legs.—
Sarah Hudgens,
Health,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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The air—the air was too thick with adipose food-truck fumes.—
Kent Russell,
Harper's Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
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This compound is believed to target adipose fat tissue, including the stubborn fat that many of us suffer from in the abdomen area.—
Amber Smith,
Discover Magazine,
2 June 2023
Noun
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An observed loss of body fat and protein reserves was evidently a trade-off for resistance to mites.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
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Improve heart health Produce vitamin D Make bile acids, which play a role in the digestion and absorption of fats in the intestines.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
2 May 2025
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“Fattiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fattiness. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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