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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
Wild steelhead can be identified by their intact adipose fin – the small, fleshy fin located on the fish’s back.
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Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 19 May 2025
Ginkgo grows 50-80 feet tall, although smaller cultivars are available, and is hardy in Zones 3-8 and sometimes Zone 9.
03 of 07
Magnolia
Magnolia (Magnolia spp.) has fleshy roots that are sparse and sometimes deep, and trees will drop a lot of interior leaves from shock if transplanted.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
Being a fleshy creature in the age of Instagram seems to be a universal curse.
—Elyse Durham, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Named for its thick, fleshy petals, leatherflower is a particularly lovely native clematis.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
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Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 19 May 2025
Ginkgo grows 50-80 feet tall, although smaller cultivars are available, and is hardy in Zones 3-8 and sometimes Zone 9.
03 of 07
Magnolia
Magnolia (Magnolia spp.) has fleshy roots that are sparse and sometimes deep, and trees will drop a lot of interior leaves from shock if transplanted.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
Being a fleshy creature in the age of Instagram seems to be a universal curse.
—Elyse Durham, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Named for its thick, fleshy petals, leatherflower is a particularly lovely native clematis.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleshy
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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.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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Finally, the bacon and Cheddar cheese pair very well with the sweet and bright, juicy cherry tomatoes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
18 June 2025
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Its silky texture absorbs effortlessly, leaving the skin feeling plump and protected without any greasy residue.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
26 May 2025
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It’s powered by ultra-low molecular collagen that penetrates deeply to firm and smooth fine lines, while oligo-hyaluronic acid hydrates better and faster than traditional HA, sinking in deeper and faster, leaving skin plump without heaviness.—
Marie Lodi,
Allure,
2 June 2025
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One is for chocolate, ketchup, and mustard; another is for fat and cooking oil; another is for blood, dairy, and ice cream; and another is for coffee, tea, wine, and juice.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
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That’s not fat or muscle loss, but simply water shifting out of your muscles.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
18 June 2025
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Memphis traded Desmond Bane to Orlando for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four unprotected first round picks, and one first round pick swap according to Shams Charania.—
Mikai Bruce,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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On top of that, the battery easily goes a week without begging for a charger, and the square AMOLED display is way easier to read mid-run than a round one.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
13 June 2025
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“Fleshy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleshy. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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