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Recent Examples of fatty
Ryan cuts the meat off the bone, slicing the leaner parts crosswise, then alternating to cutting lengthwise for the fattier end to create more homogenous bites.
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Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Reduces Plaque Buildup in Arteries Plaque is a buildup of fatty substances, including cholesterol, that forms inside the walls of arteries.
—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
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Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Reduces Plaque Buildup in Arteries Plaque is a buildup of fatty substances, including cholesterol, that forms inside the walls of arteries.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fatty
Adjective
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Merit’s moisturizer not only hydrates but also preps the skin for radiant, never-greasy makeup.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2026
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Femme guest singers An-Marlen and White Girl help offset the greasy vibe.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
20 Mar. 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 25 Mar. 2026.
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