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Recent Examples of fatty
Specifically, fatty fish are rich in EPA and DHA, which are types of omega-3 fatty acids that help lower triglycerides (another type of fat in the blood), reduce inflammation, and support healthy heart rhythm, Routhenstein says.
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Beth Krietsch, SELF, 22 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
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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Beth Krietsch, SELF, 22 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
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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Lehkonen is a crease-crasher, a garbage collector and a pest, a greasy goal waiting to happen.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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The water- and sweat-resistant formula holds up during long days outside, while the lightweight finish stays comfortable without pilling or turning greasy.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 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 28 Apr. 2026.
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