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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 fleshy
Pears are fleshy pome fruits from the rose (Rosaceae) plant family, which also includes apples, peaches, plums and cherries.
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
In Zones 7 and below, dahlia's fleshy roots—called tubers—are killed by cold temperatures.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2025
Another group, a family of fish known as loaches, have developed whisker-like fleshy organs to feel the water around them called barbels.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2025
Daylilies produce thick, fleshy roots that have multiple growing points.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
In Zones 7 and below, dahlia's fleshy roots—called tubers—are killed by cold temperatures.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2025
Another group, a family of fish known as loaches, have developed whisker-like fleshy organs to feel the water around them called barbels.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2025
Daylilies produce thick, fleshy roots that have multiple growing points.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleshy
Adjective
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Lawrence paired more juicy red lips with lashings of mascara and punky eyeshadow combos to match a then-more edgy style.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
2 Nov. 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.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There were black burlat cherries, plump apricots, a basket of fragrant strawberries.—
Danielle Postel-Vinay,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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And this peptide serum delivers, with 10 different peptides (which serve to smooth lines and plump lax skin) housed in yet another copper peptide that delivers them deep into the skin.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Remove from heat and skim fat from top; discard fat.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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According to the user, the steak was a petite sirloin—a lean cut from the sirloin region of the beef, typically lower fat than rib-eye or strip and offering good flavor when cooked correctly.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Nice vanilla bean flecks and round, fatty flavor with only the subtlest hint of coconut.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Oct. 2025
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The dress featured a high, round neckline, with rounded shoulders and extra long sleeves covering Daddario’s hands.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Fleshy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleshy. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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