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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
As of Volume 1’s release, the gross fleshy tube that attaches to Will and the 12 children’s mouths apparently particalizes them with Mind Flayer molecules.
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Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2025
Clusters of purple flowers in spring give way to fleshy, yellow berries which birds eat and disperse.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
Try to fall on a fleshy part of your body, such as your side.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
In magnolias, the bright red/orange fleshy coating can keep those seeds from germinating for several years, until weathering breaks down and/or weathers away those compounds.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fleshy
Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2025
Clusters of purple flowers in spring give way to fleshy, yellow berries which birds eat and disperse.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
Try to fall on a fleshy part of your body, such as your side.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
In magnolias, the bright red/orange fleshy coating can keep those seeds from germinating for several years, until weathering breaks down and/or weathers away those compounds.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleshy
Adjective
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The chicken was impressively juicy, and, even more unexpectedly, the eggs in the breakfast burrito weren’t at all dry.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
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Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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If the stem is still green after the bloom, check it for any unused nodes (green and plump bumps) on the flower spikes.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
20 Jan. 2026
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The dining scene, rooted in the cold waters surrounding the island — think colossal king crabs and plump scallops — has expanded as well.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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As for tools, Byatt employs a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, some plastic wrap to control splashing once the buttermilk separates from the fat solids, and a bowl of ice water to help rinse out the last remaining buttermilk.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2026
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But eat too much and that excess protein gets converted into and stored as fat.—
Tania Fabo,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This fungal disease becomes apparent in spring when round patches of grass turn white or pink.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2026
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Guests receive complimentary round-trip limousine service, 24-hour butler support, personalized concierge assistance, and priority seating at the adjacent Nobu Restaurant.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Fleshy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleshy. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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