as in obesity
the condition of having an excess of body fat
beneath that adiposity of flesh lay a nobility of spirit that only the wisest could discern
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Recent Examples of adiposity
Breastfeeding, adiposity, and precocious puberty in boys and girls.
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Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adiposity
obesity
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Some applicants who are receiving benefits have listed their sleep apnea, obesity and arthritis.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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The condition is associated with excess weight and obesity, as well as metabolic disorders like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Adiposity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adiposity. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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