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Recent Examples of meaty
The patties themselves — two 3-ouncers; a combo of chuck, brisket and short rib — were bold and well-seasoned and dangerously flirting with the line between meaty juiciness and greasy slipperiness.
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Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
And some adjustments are expected with Buium playing such a meaty role, quarterbacking the first power play and joining captain Jared Spurgeon in the second pair.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Seeing her again in a meaty role was a delight, even if the movie is sometimes a little too light for its own good.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
The stock becomes the base of the soup, along with puréed vegetables and chunks of meaty fish.
—Katherine Whittaker, Saveur, 9 Oct. 2025
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Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
And some adjustments are expected with Buium playing such a meaty role, quarterbacking the first power play and joining captain Jared Spurgeon in the second pair.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Seeing her again in a meaty role was a delight, even if the movie is sometimes a little too light for its own good.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
The stock becomes the base of the soup, along with puréed vegetables and chunks of meaty fish.
—Katherine Whittaker, Saveur, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meaty
Adjective
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This move risks dangerous results from the military and security establishment in the country, as well as the substantial Cuban contingent working in the security sphere.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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But an information-technology contract gone horribly awry on her watch resulted in late bills last year that required school districts throughout the county to borrow and pay substantial interest just to make payroll and cover basic expenses.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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With a warm spice flavor and a tangy cream cheese frosting, no one will ever believe that this cake starts with a can of condensed tomato soup.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
30 Dec. 2025
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Here, a condensed synopsis of our favorite road tests in 2025.—
Robb Report Contributors,
Robb Report,
26 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Herbert could have made a better MVP case if that finale were more meaningful, but then again, the ball was in their court a week earlier.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Improving sleep by even 30 to 60 minutes a night can make a meaningful difference.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Ohtani threw 3 2/3 scoreless innings in an abbreviated start.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Key Takeaways Small caps lead weekly gains, Russell 2000 jumps 3.5% Jobs report shows strength, but private sector lags behind Markets calm despite tariff uncertainty and Elon Musk drama Despite the abbreviated trading week, stocks posted decent gains.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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That's the abridged version of the tricky nature of prosecuting a murder case without a body.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
17 Jan. 2023
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For theater owners, even the abridged period of theatrical exclusivity is considered a win.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2022
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“Meaty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meaty. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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