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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
Similarly, whenever food was scarce, physical plumpness was desired to signify wealth.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Together, these ingredients provide a noticeable boost in hydration and plumpness, making the skin feel fresh and nourished.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
The result is glowiness and plumpness that lasts all day.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 17 Oct. 2024
Its mix of white, tan, and taupe will play well with most color schemes, and reviews mention its quality stitching, tight seams, plumpness that doesn’t flatten with use, and touchable softness.
—Miles Walls, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Together, these ingredients provide a noticeable boost in hydration and plumpness, making the skin feel fresh and nourished.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
The result is glowiness and plumpness that lasts all day.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 17 Oct. 2024
Its mix of white, tan, and taupe will play well with most color schemes, and reviews mention its quality stitching, tight seams, plumpness that doesn’t flatten with use, and touchable softness.
—Miles Walls, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plumpness
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Sanyal noted that semaglutide had previously been shown to be beneficial for obesity, diabetes and heart disease.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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Addressing the obesity crisis will require commitment, money, and patience to see results.—
Hank Cardello,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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This post contains details about The Righteous Gemstones series finale episode ‘That Man of God May Be Complete’ The end is here, and Danny McBride is bidding farewell to The Righteous Gemstones with his signature absurdist brand of comedy, plus a rare dash of sincerity.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
4 May 2025
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Perhaps what immortalizes their legacy is not the absence of friction, but the sincerity of his love.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Pet names can be love, but love without honesty is just sugar without substance.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Vasquez also stressed the importance of public trust, transparency and honesty in rebuilding city departments’ credibility.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2025
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Your napper should be about 10% of your body weight.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Excess body weight can also put excessive strain on knee joints, leading to issues that may otherwise be avoided.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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The Senegalese’s directness and precision have since become a key part of Palace’s play, as has his on-field relationship with Daniel Munoz down the right as the pair have learned each other’s game.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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This is a film marked by ambiguity — which is its strength overall, even if there are crucial times in the film the narrative would be better served by directness.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Plumpness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumpness. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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