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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
It’s usually identified by its white, fleshy taproot with reddish spots that resemble a parsnip, along with hollow stems marked by small purple blotches, according to the N.C. State Extension.
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2025
Also called Eastern hemlock, the species is hardy in Zones 3-7.
05 of 07
Sweet Gum
Sweet gum (Liquidambar styraciflua) features a deep taproot and fleshy roots that can be slow to reestablish after planting.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
Wild steelhead can be identified by their intact adipose fin – the small, fleshy fin located on the fish’s back.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 19 May 2025
Ginkgo grows 50-80 feet tall, although smaller cultivars are available, and is hardy in Zones 3-8 and sometimes Zone 9.
03 of 07
Magnolia
Magnolia (Magnolia spp.) has fleshy roots that are sparse and sometimes deep, and trees will drop a lot of interior leaves from shock if transplanted.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2025
Also called Eastern hemlock, the species is hardy in Zones 3-7.
05 of 07
Sweet Gum
Sweet gum (Liquidambar styraciflua) features a deep taproot and fleshy roots that can be slow to reestablish after planting.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
Wild steelhead can be identified by their intact adipose fin – the small, fleshy fin located on the fish’s back.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 19 May 2025
Ginkgo grows 50-80 feet tall, although smaller cultivars are available, and is hardy in Zones 3-8 and sometimes Zone 9.
03 of 07
Magnolia
Magnolia (Magnolia spp.) has fleshy roots that are sparse and sometimes deep, and trees will drop a lot of interior leaves from shock if transplanted.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 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.com,
20 June 2025
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Finally, the bacon and Cheddar cheese pair very well with the sweet and bright, juicy cherry tomatoes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
18 June 2025
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After the treatment, skin was visibly more plump, smooth, hydrated and radiant.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Its hero ingredients include niacinamide (a.k.a. vitamin B3), known for minimizing pores and reducing fine lines, along with Premium Elastin from France, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid, all of which moisturize and plump skin for a more youthful, glowy appearance.—
Melony Forcier,
People.com,
19 June 2025
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One is for chocolate, ketchup, and mustard; another is for fat and cooking oil; another is for blood, dairy, and ice cream; and another is for coffee, tea, wine, and juice.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
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That’s not fat or muscle loss, but simply water shifting out of your muscles.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
18 June 2025
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Richie’s hairstylist George Curran opted for movement in the form of a bouncy blowout, using a round brush and blow-dryer to create volume and a soft curve.—
Bella Cacciatore,
Glamour,
27 June 2025
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Aside from a round diamond pendant, nothing is more classic—and timeless—than initial necklaces.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
25 June 2025
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“Fleshy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleshy. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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