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as in juicy
full of juice
fleshy apples, the kind good for making cider
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as in plump
having an excess of body fat
the fleshy man slowly heaved himself out of his chair
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Recent Examples of fleshy
The sea cucumber is also covered with tentacles and papillae, or fleshy protrusions, according to the study.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
Many have fleshy leaves or stems.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2025
There are many types of these small plants, always with a pair of very thick, fleshy leaves and almost no stem.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2025
The brown roots of a peony have a center stem surrounded by several fleshy roots.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
Many have fleshy leaves or stems.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2025
There are many types of these small plants, always with a pair of very thick, fleshy leaves and almost no stem.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2025
The brown roots of a peony have a center stem surrounded by several fleshy roots.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleshy
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There may be a nice bunch of grapes, a couple slices of melon, and a hunk of juicy homegrown tomato.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Isotonic Hydra Gel Eye Masks by Espa: These eye masks instantly hydrate, plump, and brighten the under-eye and contour area, softening dehydration lines and signs of tiredness.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The classic brown color delivers a soft, satin finish, while maracuja oil and hyaluronic acid work together to hydrate, plump, and condition your lips.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
24 Apr. 2025
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On the top of Vo’s wishlist was a stem-cell fat grafting procedure.—
Parizaad Khan Sethi,
Allure,
2 May 2025
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New research has revealed that cellular changes during the aging process can cause belly fat — and that's exacerbated by stress and sleep issues that contribute to weight gain.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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Plus, keep scrolling for more small-space patio furniture set deals, including a round metal style and a three-piece rattan seating group.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Time will tell if first round TE Colston Loveland was the correct choice over Tyler Warren. 🤷🏻 Cleveland Browns (I – for incomplete) — Think this assessment is a copout?—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Fleshy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleshy. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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