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as in obesity
the condition of having an excess of body fat
a man of considerable plumpness sat down next to me
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as in sincerity
the free expression of one's true feelings and opinions
the astonishing plumpness that is so often found in the speech of the very young or the very old
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Recent Examples of plumpness
The small microneedles send thermal energy to the dermis (the inner layer of the skin), stimulating collagen and elastin production, which helps improve the plumpness of your skin.
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Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Best of all, the radiant finish blurs the appearance of pores, while coffee seed oil stimulates collagen for plumpness.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2025
Dermal fillers enhance the fullness and plumpness of aging skin.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
Similarly, whenever food was scarce, physical plumpness was desired to signify wealth.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Best of all, the radiant finish blurs the appearance of pores, while coffee seed oil stimulates collagen for plumpness.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2025
Dermal fillers enhance the fullness and plumpness of aging skin.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
Similarly, whenever food was scarce, physical plumpness was desired to signify wealth.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for plumpness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plumpness
Noun
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Too much sugar can bring a host of negative impacts, including higher risks of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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The collection of conditions — which includes obesity, ADHD, diabetes and depression — encompasses many of the 342 million people in the United States.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
8 Sep. 2025
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Chiara and Carolina arrived with such sincerity, depth, and passion for storytelling.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Pressman [has] deep knowledge and sincerity.—
Julia Hass,
Literary Hub,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Financial intimacy makes room for honesty, respect, and growth — in both your wallet and your relationships.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
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For Lopes, trust isn’t a matter of believing intellectually in the honesty or goodwill of another individual or institution.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Programs run from four days to two weeks and guests can focus on advanced longevity, an approach to slow cellular aging; a weight loss program; a stress relief option and corporate program to deal with leadership performance; and one to that seekds to rebalance and reenergize.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Meursault acquiesces but with a casually brutal frankness as to his motives, which have nothing to do with love.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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Hilarious yet heartfelt, Mom offers a refreshing frankness not often seen in today's sitcoms.—
Tanya Melendez,
EW.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The solution is compassionate directness—being honest while still showing care.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Anderson seemed thankful for his directness.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
27 Aug. 2025
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Of course, the only thing unique about Cluely’s sales pitch is its bluntness; plenty of other AI companies have been selling the same thing using more polite and socially acceptable language for years.—
Bryce Hoffman,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Her negotiation style is disarming bluntness.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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For parents, the name of the game is forthrightness.—
Nona Han,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Plumpness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumpness. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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