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as in plump
having an excess of body fat
the fleshy man slowly heaved himself out of his chair
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Recent Examples of fleshy
This graphic transformation involves the person emerging completely naked from a fleshy cocoon.
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Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026
In the classroom, Green teaches students in his biology and environmental science classes the fundamentals of a mushroom, the fleshy, spore-bearing fruiting body of a fungus.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
From a distance, the ritual might seem mysterious—an impressionistic scene of fleshy, wading creatures at a watering hole.
—Rick Jordan, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
The fleshy tip is pressing into the blunt edge of the steel above the handle.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 2 Feb. 2026
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Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026
In the classroom, Green teaches students in his biology and environmental science classes the fundamentals of a mushroom, the fleshy, spore-bearing fruiting body of a fungus.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
From a distance, the ritual might seem mysterious—an impressionistic scene of fleshy, wading creatures at a watering hole.
—Rick Jordan, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
The fleshy tip is pressing into the blunt edge of the steel above the handle.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 2 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleshy
Adjective
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The expansive menu includes chicken and waffles, boasting crunchy, juicy white or dark meat and golden, crisp waffles.—
Rafael Peña,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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Turn the toughest cuts of meats and vegetables into tender, juicy meals with this cast-iron braiser.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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It’s packed with maracujá oil and other nourishing ingredients to condition and plump, all while delivering high-shine, hydrating color that actually stays put.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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Beds are plump, bathtubs are deep and all are designed to optimize the island’s brilliant natural light.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Sustainable fat loss usually occurs at a rate of about 1 to 2 pounds per week.—
Fred Sassani,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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Working one at a time, gently crack all over, then peel, starting from fat end with air pocket; discard shells.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The 27-mile round-trip climb from Idaho Springs to the peak of the fourteener formerly known as Mount Evans dates back to 1962.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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The script unfortunately goes round and round in circles with the characters constantly repeating and contradicting themselves.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Fleshy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleshy. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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