1
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
Gaither and Wilson are among those who hypothesize that topical topical or vaginal estrogen may be used to restore plumpness and health to the vulvar tissues.
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Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 28 Apr. 2025
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.
—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
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Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 28 Apr. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plumpness
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Soft drinks have long been associated with obesity, diabetes and heart disease, but their impact on mental health is only beginning to be understood, the researchers wrote in their paper.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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The guidelines suggest lower urgency and intensity of care for preclinical obesity, reserving pharmacologic and surgical interventions for select cases.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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The film’s ever-so-slightly absurd sincerity is nothing if not brazen.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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In the film’s version of events, the fate of the plane and everyone on it comes down to Nobody’s ability to manipulate the relative sincerity of Japan’s Deputy Minister Shinichi Ishida and Seo Go-myung.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
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The seven pillars of society—wisdom, love, respect, bravery, honesty, humility, and truth—aren’t just words carved into sacred walls.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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That requires a lot of honesty.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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Besides hunger, other factors such as stress, sleep, medications, pregnancy, weight changes, and health conditions can change appetite.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Oct. 2025
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Shoes in this collection feature the brand’s proprietary ProjectPlush support system, which is basically just a footbed that contours to the natural curvature of the feet, helping to distribute weight evenly and alleviate pressure points that could lead to soreness, calluses, and blisters.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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The recording of that release as depicted in the documentary is the balancing light to the overwhelming dark Osbourne experienced in his later years, a series of illnesses, hospitalizations, frustrations and ceaseless pain shown with unblinking frankness.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Collier, who was injured during the playoff series, read from a prepared statement that shocked everyone watching—if not for its contents, for its frankness.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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Radha asked, with the directness of a doctor’s child.—
Sam Lipsyte,
New Yorker,
19 Oct. 2025
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Pace was central to everything good about Forest, who were set up to hit opposition with explosive speed and directness on the counter-attack through players such as Anthony Elanga and Callum Hudson-Odoi.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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In films like that, the cultural commentary comes more from metaphor than with the bluntness and directness of The Purge.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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There’s been a bluntness all season to the Hermits’ chats that ordinarily might grate on me.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
24 Sep. 2025
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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 26 Oct. 2025.
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