PORTLINESS Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

portliness

noun

Definition of portliness

as in obesity

the condition of having an excess of body fat the whole family was known for its portliness

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Studies have linked regular bean consumption with a lower risk of chronic diseases, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes and obesity, which may contribute to a longer life expectancy.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Analysts viewed that experimental medicine, ziltivekimab, as a key opportunity for Novo to expand its cardiovascular portfolio and reduce reliance on its obesity and diabetes medicines.

— Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of obesity

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The leading open-weight AI models are closing the gap on the frontier in cyber capabilities, an analysis found.

— Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 9 Aug. 2026
The shop retained and restored the frame, 3D scanned it, and crafted a specialty battery to fit, keeping weight and balance in mind.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Aug. 2026

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