nonfat

adjective

Definition of nonfatnext
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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
  • For this leaner, meaner Deafheaven, stylistic variety takes a backseat to speed and chaos, and when properly executed, subtle melodic or rhythmic tweaks wield the heft of the more tectonic transitions in the band’s defining songs.
    — Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Sportfishing boats are catching thousands of yellowfin tuna after two lean years, but the fishery is far quieter than during the 2014-15 marine heat wave.
    — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of lean
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  • Next steps could include reducing the computational workload and connecting SANDO to machine-learning systems that accept plain-language instructions.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Adéla also wore a pair of lace-up black boots with spiked heels during a few performances, plainer than the eye-catching hot pink boots but nevertheless stylish.
    — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of plain
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  • 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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  • His lyrics, his hooks, his unmistakable voice, his optimism, his belief in the power of a simple song to make people feel good.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Some people want to change the world, and others want to operate in simple harmony with it and savor life.
    — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of simple
Adjective
  • The goal was to increase the wear to 36 hours, update it with product technology such as an oil-controlling AlgaNiacin complex leveraged from its skin care labs, and offer a more natural matte finish.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The 1,700-meter-wide falls are undeniably impressive—after all, this is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
    — Charukesi Ramadurai, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
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“Nonfat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonfat. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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