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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
Week 1 brought instant plumpness and a morning glow.
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Essence, 2 Dec. 2025
Its plumpness was waning, its folds disappearing.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
The lotion is rich in anti-aging ingredients, such as collagen to add plumpness and hyaluronic acid to boost hydration and radiance.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
The ultra-silky strands, while luxurious, don’t provide quite the same plumpness as light yaki textures.
—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 2 May 2025
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Essence, 2 Dec. 2025
Its plumpness was waning, its folds disappearing.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
The lotion is rich in anti-aging ingredients, such as collagen to add plumpness and hyaluronic acid to boost hydration and radiance.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
The ultra-silky strands, while luxurious, don’t provide quite the same plumpness as light yaki textures.
—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 2 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for plumpness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plumpness
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Some applicants who are receiving benefits have listed their sleep apnea, obesity and arthritis.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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The condition is associated with excess weight and obesity, as well as metabolic disorders like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Good Friday is a day to recognize the brutality of the Roman practice of crucifying criminals and to reflect with sincerity on the sacrifice Jesus Christ made for the world.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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And Sonny’s sincerity is, in its way, the central engine of the action.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
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Different interpretations of rhetoric Some argue that the criticism targeted the regime, and that many Iranians welcome blunt honesty.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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And the miscommunication there really is what sets them off on this terrible trajectory, which really didn’t have to happen if there was honesty there.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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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,
9 Apr. 2026
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Because of insecurity in eastern Congo, many people are abandoning the few available roads for wooden vessels crumbling under the weight of passengers and their goods.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Fulmer also delivers some comedic moments as Alycia, whose fast-talking frankness can be quite funny, albeit tone-deaf at times.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Her emotional frankness has also translated into measurable commercial impact.—
Amy Francombe,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
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The line is more powerful for its sober, clear-eyed directness.—
Aimee Cliff,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2026
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The directness with which the camera meets the eyes of the film’s subjects suggests compassion for their disfigurement and isolation (indeed, Farrokhzad adopted a boy from the colony), but there are no interviews.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Close is known for her bluntness and passion that has endeared her to fans and to her players.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
5 Apr. 2026
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Villa’s offensive bluntness has exacerbated other wrinkles within Emery’s collective structure.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Mary Gaitskill is particularly good at this ideal combination of straightforwardness and pithiness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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Her question, in Lipe-Smith’s inquisitive piccolo of a voice, is heartbreaking in its blend of straightforwardness and desperate desire, as is her mother’s wavering response.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Plumpness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumpness. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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