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as in obesity
the condition of having an excess of body fat
the fleshiness of the foreign tourists was in sharp contrast to the gauntness of the native Africans
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as in juiciness
the quality or state of being full of juice
loves the fleshiness of ripe watermelon
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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 fleshiness
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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Adjective
Wild steelhead can be identified by their intact adipose fin – the small, fleshy fin located on the fish’s back.
—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 fleshiness
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While most Medicare and Medicaid plans pay for weight loss drugs for diabetics, they aren’t currently covered for obesity.—
Sonya Collins,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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By identifying changes in your cat's litter box behavior, the monitor can alert you to potential health issues such as urinary tract infections, kidney disease, diabetes, hyperthyroidism and obesity, allowing for early veterinary intervention.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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
Noun
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For that reason, TPG assigned a 25% weight to an airline passenger's experience score to determine its overall ranking.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
19 June 2025
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Spending more of your energy and time on local involvement, making a meaningful impact in your actual sphere of influence, will free you of the crushing weight of the whole world’s problems.—
Anastasia G Mcateer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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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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“Fleshiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleshiness. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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