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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
Best of all, the radiant finish blurs the appearance of pores, while coffee seed oil stimulates collagen for plumpness.
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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
Together, these ingredients provide a noticeable boost in hydration and plumpness, making the skin feel fresh and nourished.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences 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
Together, these ingredients provide a noticeable boost in hydration and plumpness, making the skin feel fresh and nourished.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for plumpness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plumpness
Noun
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Here’s What the Research Showed The study, funded by the National Mango Board, involved 48 adult men ages 20-60 who had overweight or obesity and chronic low-grade inflammation.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
28 June 2025
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The move comes after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. rolled out plans to remove synthetic food dyes from the U.S. food supply to address health conditions such as ADHD, obesity and diabetes.—
Anuja Bharat Mistry,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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The sincerity of Jackson’s sorrow is easy to believe in.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Tamron took this seriously and officiated with such honor and sincerity.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Known for her directness and honesty with players, the former Netherlands international makes decisions based on what is best for the team.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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True partners build trust through honesty and action.—
Suresh Rajapakse,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Woods has provided input on design and features, as well as significant feedback on aspects of the polos such as weight, collar stays, buttons, water absorbency, and fit.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Whitfield had long-standing tensions with his senior, Minister Parks Tau, in a department that carries real weight at a tense time.—
Sam Mkokeli,
semafor.com,
30 June 2025
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All the digressions and discombobulations, and the need to flesh out so many angles of the Stacy/Aislin dynamic, impact the directness some of the play’s key messages about mortality, community and communication.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2025
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Many value directness, professionalism and loyalty in communication.—
Kathryn Lancioni,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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“Plumpness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumpness. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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