Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fattening
Adjective
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The nation wants to snack its way to feeling better, and manufacturers are producing more and more fast food snacks that are increasingly calorific.—
Alex Ledsom,
Fortune Europe,
1 Dec. 2024 -
Chick-fil-A's spicy deluxe sandwich is the restaurant's most calorific offering at just 550 calories.—
Malak Silmi,
San Antonio Express-News,
17 Sep. 2021
Verb
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The 6-foot-1 guard is not filling the shoes of Watkins, but Davidson will certainly carve out her own space not just at USC but in women’s college basketball as a whole.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Her makeup included sparkles lining her brow bone, thick clusters filling her lash line and rhinestones dotting her cheeks.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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According to a press release on September 2, LanzaTech has been working with partners to develop a follow-up fermentation process to convert ethanol into fatty oils from which SAF can also be manufactured.—
Erik Kobayashi-Solomon,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Slightly thicker slices can work well for fattier, more tender cuts.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The last two seasons have proven that the team starts off slow, which ends up messing their chances of making the playoffs.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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To keep your drink lighter, opt for unsweetened preparations or use safe, non-caloric sweeteners such as monk fruit.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
26 Aug. 2025
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Hank told me the caloric expenditure of her making her way to the beach, digging the nest, laying the eggs, covering them up with the sand.—
Taylor Hagood,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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My Final Thoughts This foundation is a game-changer for anyone with oily or combination skin who wants full coverage that actually lasts through heat and/or long days.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
19 Sep. 2025
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Dish soap cuts through oily residues and lifts dirt without scratching or harming surfaces.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The 16-ounce prime Angus New York strip includes duck fat confit Dutch potatoes, pancetta, king trumpet mushrooms, roasted pearl onions, Shropshire blue cheese, red frill mustard and Cabernet reduction.—
Jessica Peralta,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Whole seeds provide more fiber, potassium, and zinc, while shelled pepitas offer more protein, fat, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Today, loyal fans make the drive up Left Hand Canyon to jam out to bluegrass, folk, Americana and other genres while feasting on hearty fare.—
Sarah Kuta,
Denver Post,
8 Sep. 2025
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Pests can make their way into these small crevices easily, so keeping your appliances clean and free of food will prevent bugs from feasting in your kitchen.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Fattening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fattening. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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