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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
Their easy, hedonic seductiveness emerges, too, via Yuskavage’s lush, rounded, fleshy brushstrokes (a different sort of stroke material, for the patriarchy or for anyone else), which render everything from boobs to bellies to nipples smooth and swollen, like a succulent fruit fixing to burst.
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Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 23 May 2026
The choice to show the full duration of their silent march gives us ample time to appreciate the magnitude of the moments before the moments, when whatever fleshy designs this man may have are yet to be realized and excitement and confusion flash through Annie’s inexperienced eyes.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
While the leaves of full-size artichokes are fibrous with only a small fleshy base that's edible, the leaves of baby artichokes are completely tender and fully edible.
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2026
Beyond its usefulness, pineapple guava provides fleshy, edible flower petals with a hint of sweetness.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
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Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 23 May 2026
The choice to show the full duration of their silent march gives us ample time to appreciate the magnitude of the moments before the moments, when whatever fleshy designs this man may have are yet to be realized and excitement and confusion flash through Annie’s inexperienced eyes.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
While the leaves of full-size artichokes are fibrous with only a small fleshy base that's edible, the leaves of baby artichokes are completely tender and fully edible.
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2026
Beyond its usefulness, pineapple guava provides fleshy, edible flower petals with a hint of sweetness.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleshy
Adjective
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According to Rebecca Isa, some shades that feel instantly fresh and vacation-ready are bold turquoise, juicy red, vivid green, or bright yellow.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
28 May 2026
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Domingo and Fey are even better, achieving an honest rapport that too many other dynamics lack, while Kenney-Silver arguably gets the juiciest arc, filled with showy slapstick and a challenge unique to sitcoms but relatable outside of them.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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At Pan Asian restaurant Oriental, the lobster comes to the beachside tables looking like plump scoops of ice cream, and is best ordered alongside the black pepper wagyu beef.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Look for cherries that are bright, plump and firm.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Buccal fat refers to the natural fat tissues in the midface and lower face, responsible for the rounded soft jaw shape.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Nice, juicy, fat, heirloom, or slicer tomato.—
Emily Elias,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Beef cheeks and tongues, Frenched racks of lamb, glistening hams, poulet de Bresse, and rabbits still with their heads, round eyes blinkless under long lashes frozen in the ice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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There’s a noticeable churn of locals on the round floor—shoppers having coffee in Le Bar Long, friends holding a baby shower over brunch—which makes the property feel like a neighborhood hangout.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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“Fleshy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleshy. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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