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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
As of Volume 1’s release, the gross fleshy tube that attaches to Will and the 12 children’s mouths apparently particalizes them with Mind Flayer molecules.
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Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2025
Clusters of purple flowers in spring give way to fleshy, yellow berries which birds eat and disperse.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
Try to fall on a fleshy part of your body, such as your side.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
In magnolias, the bright red/orange fleshy coating can keep those seeds from germinating for several years, until weathering breaks down and/or weathers away those compounds.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fleshy
Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2025
Clusters of purple flowers in spring give way to fleshy, yellow berries which birds eat and disperse.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
Try to fall on a fleshy part of your body, such as your side.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
In magnolias, the bright red/orange fleshy coating can keep those seeds from germinating for several years, until weathering breaks down and/or weathers away those compounds.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleshy
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Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Or maybe fur looks too much like the original animal for their comfort — unlike leather, or a juicy burger that doesn’t resemble anything with four legs.—
Skye Goode,
Outdoor Life,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Bursts of Bing cherries and plump raisins add a fruity depth, making every bite savory, juicy, and just sweet enough, especially when spooned over creamy mashed potatoes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
2 Feb. 2026
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The bread is plush and pillowy, with a delicate crisp crust toasted just right, plus a bit of the crumb removed to make way for the good stuff — plump, tender meatballs tucked into a bright, zippy marinara that pulls the whole thing together.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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The property’s Nordic Center is open every day through mid-April and features almost 17 miles of groomed trails for classic and skate skiing, snowshoeing and fat biking, along with lessons and gear rentals.—
Shauna Farnell,
Denver Post,
29 Jan. 2026
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And all of these different things push up the enough point on a population level, meaning that most people are carrying or storing more fat than is healthy or needed.—
Jessica Firger,
SELF,
29 Jan. 2026
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The WiiM Sound Lite is covered in a robust fabric and is missing the round color display for artwork found on the more expensive WiiM Sound.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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This deal includes round-trip airfare from major US cities like New York, Chicago, LA, Miami, and Dallas.—
Paris Wilson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Fleshy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleshy. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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