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Recent Examples of meaty
Next are our favorite Super Bowl dips and spreads, followed by more wings and other meaty appetizers (snackable meatballs, skewers, and more), shareable sandwiches, and heartier fare (like pizzas and tacos).
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Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Jan. 2026
While the smoky chorizo and meaty mussels might be the stars of this recipe, white beans take a subtle but necessary backseat.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
The sequel also features four meaty roles — two male and two female — with the agencies aggressively pitching their best fits.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
The meaty creation is served on a sesame seed bun (like all Whoppers).
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
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Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Jan. 2026
While the smoky chorizo and meaty mussels might be the stars of this recipe, white beans take a subtle but necessary backseat.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
The sequel also features four meaty roles — two male and two female — with the agencies aggressively pitching their best fits.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
The meaty creation is served on a sesame seed bun (like all Whoppers).
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meaty
Adjective
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Yet these shady financing deals can leave survivors owing substantial fees and interest, sometimes consuming a significant portion of any eventual award.—
Jaime Huff,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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Throughout the show – which launched with a DJ set by longtime Carey friend and producer Jermaine Dupri – Carey’s admirers dug into her substantial catalog with gusto.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The compromise was such a condensed offseason this year.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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The condensed schedule the Panthers face the rest of the way due to the Olympic break in February works in Tarasov’s favor to get more playing time.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Hochul’s Executive Budget proposal takes meaningful steps to address these challenges by expanding the types of affordable housing projects that qualify for Type II actions and a more streamlined environmental review process.—
Carlina Rivera,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Infrastructure in Venezuela is severely degraded, and any meaningful revival would likely require more than $100 billion in investment over a decade.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
30 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 Feb. 2026.
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