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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
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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Adjective
The sea cucumber is also covered with tentacles and papillae, or fleshy protrusions, according to the study.
—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 fleshiness
Noun
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Sanyal noted that semaglutide had previously been shown to be beneficial for obesity, diabetes and heart disease.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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Addressing the obesity crisis will require commitment, money, and patience to see results.—
Hank Cardello,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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
Noun
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Overweight or obesity: Having a higher body weight increases the pressure on the veins in your legs.—
Sarah Hudgens,
Health,
2 May 2025
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But Trump's may hold more weight Under the Constitution, Congress has the power of the purse.—
Danielle Kurtzleben,
NPR,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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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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“Fleshiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleshiness. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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