as in obesity
the condition of having an excess of body fat
the fattiness of the cattle
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Recent Examples of fattiness
Acidic sauces helped preserve and flavor the meat, while also providing a tangy kick to cut through its deep fattiness.
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Amethyst Ganaway,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
The fattiness of the foie gras paired with the delicate flavors of tuna is a perfect match.
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Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
The pepperoncini is a nice touch—and a nod to another famous Mississippi dish—and adds a bright tang, mild heat, and slight sweetness that cuts through the fattiness of the beef.
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Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
If choosing wines, focus on bright, higher-acid white wines that cut through the mouth-coating fattiness of cheese.
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Anna Lee Iijima,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
Amethyst Ganaway,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
The fattiness of the foie gras paired with the delicate flavors of tuna is a perfect match.
—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
The pepperoncini is a nice touch—and a nod to another famous Mississippi dish—and adds a bright tang, mild heat, and slight sweetness that cuts through the fattiness of the beef.
—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
If choosing wines, focus on bright, higher-acid white wines that cut through the mouth-coating fattiness of cheese.
—
Anna Lee Iijima,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fattiness
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And poor diet and sedentary living continue to be the leading causes of preventable chronic conditions, including obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
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Prior to this new Medicare pilot, seniors who wanted to access GLP-1s for obesity alone paid about $1,350-$1,650 per month for Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy (semaglutide) and about $1,086 monthly for Lilly’s Zepbound (tirzepatide).
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There’s a bunch of new things across most of the 2026 range, mainly cosmetic, but also hardware and weight-saving stuff as well.
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When a squirrel climbs atop its roof or perches, the feeder registers its heavier weight and automatically closes its four ports.
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The phrase assumes that fatness belongs firmly in the past, yet the very need for such a term suggests otherwise.
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Because this isn't a book about fatness, despite the central plotline.
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As large amounts of sodium, fat, and calories enter the bloodstream, gastric emptying may take significantly longer than a typical meal.
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Once glycogen becomes critically low, the body relies on fat for energy.
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“Fattiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fattiness. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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