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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
Also known as elephant ears, alocasias store water in their fleshy rhizomes and stems.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026
Most of these works portray an unassuming figure rendered in a blocky, simplified style, with heavy helpings of a fleshy pink that recall Philip Guston and Carroll Dunham.
—Benjamin Lima
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 17 Jan. 2026
Sweet and seductive, Tom Ford’s latest scent opens with fleshy fig and subtle citrus.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
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.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fleshy
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026
Most of these works portray an unassuming figure rendered in a blocky, simplified style, with heavy helpings of a fleshy pink that recall Philip Guston and Carroll Dunham.
—Benjamin Lima
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 17 Jan. 2026
Sweet and seductive, Tom Ford’s latest scent opens with fleshy fig and subtle citrus.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
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.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fleshy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleshy
Adjective
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These showed no signs of mold or spoilage after a week, and most of the grapes on the bunch remained plump and juicy.—
Alma Avalle,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Feb. 2026
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If only the show was juicy enough to match the uproar.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
12 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The rooms Supremely comfy, with no gimmicky surprises — just proper, old-school amenities, the plumpest beds and (16 types of) pillows, and gleaming bathrooms decked in mottled marble.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Start with plump rhizomes, sprout them in warmth and humidity, then plant in well-draining soil.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Good Neighbor Old Fashioned ($17) uses tallow from the mothership restaurant’s brisket to fat-wash the bourbon, complemented with hay liqueur and citrusy Licor 43.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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In a 2020 study, participants who followed a ketogenic diet experienced significant reductions in waist and hip circumference and total body fat percentage, without reducing their calorie intake.—
Bret Scher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Their living doll with her blond curls and round blue eyes.—
Allegra Goodman,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
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In high school Gabrielle Union, 53, was a year ’round athlete in soccer, track and basketball.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Fleshy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleshy. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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