as in meat
animal and especially mammal tissue used as food
eats no flesh of any kind, only fruits, grains, and vegetables
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Recent Examples of flesh
Slice it in half and scoop out the flesh with a spoon for an easy snack.
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Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
And the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all flesh.
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Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
From the flesh to the rind, there are dozens of ways to enjoy watermelons—and their seeds.
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Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
Real fans were those who attended games, home and away, in the flesh.
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Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
13 June 2026
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Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
And the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all flesh.
—
Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
From the flesh to the rind, there are dozens of ways to enjoy watermelons—and their seeds.
—
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
Real fans were those who attended games, home and away, in the flesh.
—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for flesh
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flesh
meat
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Mojo is built on a combination of garlic and citrus, creating a bright, punchy sauce and marinade that infuses and flavors grilled meats, seafood and vegetables.
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For meat eaters, chicken or turkey sausages are also great lean protein options.
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“Flesh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flesh. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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