nonfat

adjective

Definition of nonfatnext
1
as in lean

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as in plain

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Recent Examples of nonfat To accomplish that, all animal products besides egg whites and one cup of nonfat milk or yogurt each day are banned. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 30 July 2022 Hot dog manufacturers must list all the ingredients – such as non-meat binders and extenders including nonfat dry milk, for instance, or soy protein – on the product's label, the USDA says. — Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 2 July 2022 Real fruit is blended with nonfat yogurt for a perfectly portable high-quality snack. — Good Housekeeping, 28 June 2022 Trump aides had rolled back rules, initially easing policies regarding whole grain, nonfat milk and sodium, citing food waste and nonparticipation as key rationales. — Arkansas Online, 5 Feb. 2022 See All Example Sentences for nonfat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonfat
  1. lean
  2. plain
  3. diet
  4. simple
  5. natural
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  • Both salmon and lean beef are good options for steady blood sugar after meals.
    — Lindsey DeSoto, Health, 20 July 2026
  • Testosterone therapy may help reduce these symptoms and has been found in clinical trials to help significantly improve libido, anemia, bone density, lean body mass, depression, and erectile function, StatPearls states.
    — Mason Leib, ABC News, 17 July 2026
Definition of lean
Adjective
  • However, this applies strictly to plain coffee, not sugary, high-calorie specialty drinks or concentrated caffeine products.
    — Robert Glatter, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • In addition to believing, plain and simple, that Shamea crossed the line with her Miss Diane tea, the newbies also seem frustrated by how much the feud is interfering with the group dynamic and the show’s levity.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 20 July 2026
Definition of plain
Adjective
  • So that was the diet part of it.
    — Nicole Pajer, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
  • There's also some debate about how diet sodas, specifically their artificial sweeteners, affect the gut microbiome and long-term health.
    — Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2026
Definition of diet
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  • One solution would be a relatively simple expansion of the southern end of the Stadium of Light to mirror the height of the west and north.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Food safety experts say a few simple habits can make a difference.
    — Olivia LaBorde, AJC.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of simple
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  • More than 1,000 natural and cultural wonders around the globe carry the UNESCO designation, from Yellowstone National Park to the Great Barrier Reef to the ruins of the Acropolis in Greece.
    — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
  • Dheming says her scenic design was inspired by the Beauty Bar on East 14th Street in New York City, an old beauty parlor that was remade into a hip nightclub with a natural retro feel that came from not updating the decor.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
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