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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
This graphic transformation involves the person emerging completely naked from a fleshy cocoon.
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Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026
In the classroom, Green teaches students in his biology and environmental science classes the fundamentals of a mushroom, the fleshy, spore-bearing fruiting body of a fungus.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
From a distance, the ritual might seem mysterious—an impressionistic scene of fleshy, wading creatures at a watering hole.
—Rick Jordan, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
The fleshy tip is pressing into the blunt edge of the steel above the handle.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 2 Feb. 2026
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Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026
In the classroom, Green teaches students in his biology and environmental science classes the fundamentals of a mushroom, the fleshy, spore-bearing fruiting body of a fungus.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
From a distance, the ritual might seem mysterious—an impressionistic scene of fleshy, wading creatures at a watering hole.
—Rick Jordan, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
The fleshy tip is pressing into the blunt edge of the steel above the handle.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 2 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleshy
Adjective
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These are considered some of the coolest wine-growing regions in California, and the style here tends to be juicier, fruitier, and more full-bodied than Burgundian Pinot Noir.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2026
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Any kind of Joseph Campbell's really juicy and meaty.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The pancakes were fluffy on the inside and lacy at the edges, topped with a generous dollop of Meyer lemon curd and a handful of gloriously plump blueberries.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Briany, with her plump cheeks and full head of dark hair, wasn’t normally this fussy.—
Jeff Ernsthausen,
ProPublica,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Its hollow, ridged stems are fat, reaching 2 to 4 inches in diameter.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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Whole milk, low-fat or non-fat milk can be used, resulting in a light texture.—
Georgeanne Brennan,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Women's Bracket Roundup Some of the first and second round women’s tournament games probably could’ve been called off by halftime.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
23 Mar. 2026
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Ryun Williams of the Colorado State Rams speaks to his team during the second quarter against the Michigan State Spartans during a first round game of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament held at Lloyd Noble Center on March 20, 2026 in Norman, Oklahoma.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Fleshy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleshy. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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