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Recent Examples of meaty
In the past few years, however, that tradition has begun to wane thanks in part to the meaty tax offerings in other states and countries.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2026
Which isn’t to say the flashback itself isn’t genuinely meaty.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2026
Raúl was solid, his hands meaty and strong, his fingernails curved and trimmed.
—Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
Knight has remained a familiar face on TV in the years since his original departure, with meaty roles on shows like The Good Wife (2012–2013), 11/22/63 (2016), and The Flight Attendant (2020–2022).
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2026
Which isn’t to say the flashback itself isn’t genuinely meaty.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2026
Raúl was solid, his hands meaty and strong, his fingernails curved and trimmed.
—Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
Knight has remained a familiar face on TV in the years since his original departure, with meaty roles on shows like The Good Wife (2012–2013), 11/22/63 (2016), and The Flight Attendant (2020–2022).
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meaty
Adjective
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The bookstore, a two-story antique barn located at the end of Main Street (literally, right where the sidewalk ends), has a separate children’s annex with educational books and games, plus a substantial young adults section on the second floor.—
Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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Even the sleeker Samsonite Proxis feels substantial without dragging you over the limit.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That said, a shorter mortgage term can mean larger monthly payments, thanks to the condensed timeframe (depending on how much of a mortgage balance is being refinanced).—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Get out the frozen peaches and sweetened condensed milk, and your blender.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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General Daily Insight for April 26, 2026 Connection feels easier than usual, and something meaningful can take shape.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Connection feels easier than usual, and something meaningful can take shape.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Liam Merrigan fired an abbreviated no-hitter with 12 strikeouts and a walk as Hingham bested Marshfield 5-0 in five innings.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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But in this case, that doesn’t matter, because after such an abbreviated Herro season, the Heat simply have to wait to see greater durability, meaning deferring the contract decision.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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 3 May. 2026.
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