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Reduces Plaque Buildup in Arteries Plaque is a buildup of fatty substances, including cholesterol, that forms inside the walls of arteries.
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Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 14 Jan. 2026
Among the richest sources are fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, herring, and tuna, as well as marine algae and seafood such as oysters.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2026
The butt is slightly fattier and tends to fall apart; the picnic is slightly leaner and holds its shape.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
The end cut is closer to the chuck and little fattier.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 19 Dec. 2025
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Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 14 Jan. 2026
Among the richest sources are fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, herring, and tuna, as well as marine algae and seafood such as oysters.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2026
The butt is slightly fattier and tends to fall apart; the picnic is slightly leaner and holds its shape.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
The end cut is closer to the chuck and little fattier.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 19 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fatty
Adjective
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Once the greasy surface is thoroughly coated in a thin layer of oil, use a clean, soft cloth or fresh paper towel to buff the excess oil away.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
26 Feb. 2026
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And the greasy buildup on a dirty stovetop makes your home a prime candidate for a kitchen fire.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Our fat tissue could be used to make our bones regrow, with scientists successfully using adipose cells to repair spinal compression fractures.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Nov. 2025
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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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“Fatty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatty. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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