nonfat

adjective

Definition of nonfatnext
1
as in lean

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as in plain

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Recent Examples of nonfat Add the other half of the spice mixture to the nonfat Greek yogurt and mix. — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 25 Mar. 2023 For further customization, these options can also be made nonfat or with nondairy milk. — Lindy Segal, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2022 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonfat
  1. lean
  2. plain
  3. diet
  4. simple
  5. natural
Adjective
  • Some lenders use standard factors by industry; others will accept a letter from a CPA attesting to the business’s actual expense ratio, which can meaningfully improve the income calculation for a lean operation.
    — Karen Koehler, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
  • This comes on top of higher home prices, which seem to now be accelerating again in some parts of the country, due to lean supply.
    — Diana Olick, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of lean
Adjective
  • But his plain English introduction to what Flock Safety was actually doing is what connected with his audience.
    — Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Even the more minimal versions of this style (such as plain white or ivory with gold rims) have fallen out of favor.
    — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 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
Adjective
  • It’s still built with comfort in mind, thanks to the flowy material and stretchy elastic waistbands of the pants and top, but has a simple cut that can be dressed up or down easily.
    — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
  • This converts touch from a simple collision-detection mechanism into an active source of information for aerial navigation, positioning, and grasp control.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of simple
Adjective
  • The instruments can move with greater flexibility than the human hand, while the system filters out natural hand tremors that could affect delicate movements.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • If there isn’t an official audiobook, the PocketBook Q’s natural-sounding Text-to-Speech function will read any text file aloud for you.
    — Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
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“Nonfat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonfat. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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