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as in juicy
full of juice
fleshy apples, the kind good for making cider
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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
Wild steelhead can be identified by their intact adipose fin – the small, fleshy fin located on the fish’s back.
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Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 19 May 2025
Ginkgo grows 50-80 feet tall, although smaller cultivars are available, and is hardy in Zones 3-8 and sometimes Zone 9.
03 of 07
Magnolia
Magnolia (Magnolia spp.) has fleshy roots that are sparse and sometimes deep, and trees will drop a lot of interior leaves from shock if transplanted.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
Being a fleshy creature in the age of Instagram seems to be a universal curse.
—Elyse Durham, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Named for its thick, fleshy petals, leatherflower is a particularly lovely native clematis.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
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Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 19 May 2025
Ginkgo grows 50-80 feet tall, although smaller cultivars are available, and is hardy in Zones 3-8 and sometimes Zone 9.
03 of 07
Magnolia
Magnolia (Magnolia spp.) has fleshy roots that are sparse and sometimes deep, and trees will drop a lot of interior leaves from shock if transplanted.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
Being a fleshy creature in the age of Instagram seems to be a universal curse.
—Elyse Durham, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Named for its thick, fleshy petals, leatherflower is a particularly lovely native clematis.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleshy
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Southern Living contributor Rick Bragg says the recipe is actually very simple: squishy white brand, salt and pepper, generous smears of mayo, and slices of juicy tomatoes.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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It’s powered by ultra-low molecular collagen that penetrates deeply to firm and smooth fine lines, while oligo-hyaluronic acid hydrates better and faster than traditional HA, sinking in deeper and faster, leaving skin plump without heaviness.—
Marie Lodi,
Allure,
2 June 2025
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Perhaps the best perk of the suite was the large balcony with ample plump seating and an atmospheric floor lamp, a glorious extension of the indoor space for prime castle viewing.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2025
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Want a fat analysis for your left arm or the muscle content in your right leg?—
Christopher Null,
Wired News,
4 June 2025
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To specify a revenue source — a tax increase, the raid of an existing program — would have created a fat target for opponents.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
3 June 2025
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Memphis traded Desmond Bane to Orlando for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four unprotected first round picks, and one first round pick swap according to Shams Charania.—
Mikai Bruce,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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On top of that, the battery easily goes a week without begging for a charger, and the square AMOLED display is way easier to read mid-run than a round one.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
13 June 2025
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“Fleshy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleshy. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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