as in obesity
the condition of having an excess of body fat
the whole family was known for its portliness
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Noun
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Negative health effects of obesity are well documented by scientists and heavily covered in the media.—
Laura Clawson,
JSTOR Daily,
5 Aug. 2025 -
The prevalence of type 2 diabetes and obesity continues to increase in youth across the country, hence the need for improved intervention.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The shape, weight, sound when opened, material—all come together to create the first and often final verdict: buy or don’t buy.—
Anna Belova,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The ensemble additions lend weight to one of Apple’s hottest upcoming shows.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Portliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portliness. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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