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Recent Examples of meaty
The meaty morsels are as good a reason to gather as the game itself.
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Dallas Morning News, 18 Jan. 2026
Rejoice, meaty little heart cells.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2026
Next are our favorite Super Bowl dips and spreads, followed by more wings and other meaty appetizers (snackable meatballs, skewers, and more), shareable sandwiches, and heartier fare (like pizzas and tacos).
—Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Jan. 2026
While the smoky chorizo and meaty mussels might be the stars of this recipe, white beans take a subtle but necessary backseat.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
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Dallas Morning News, 18 Jan. 2026
Rejoice, meaty little heart cells.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2026
Next are our favorite Super Bowl dips and spreads, followed by more wings and other meaty appetizers (snackable meatballs, skewers, and more), shareable sandwiches, and heartier fare (like pizzas and tacos).
—Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Jan. 2026
While the smoky chorizo and meaty mussels might be the stars of this recipe, white beans take a subtle but necessary backseat.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meaty
Adjective
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During last year’s outbreak in Texas, there was a substantial proportion of cases in adults older than 20, Moss says.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2026
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During that hearing, BGE lobbyist Brittany Jones indicated that a substantial number of the company’s employees could come under the purview of the bill, because its broad definition of compensation included not only wages, but bonuses and other benefits.—
Christine Condon,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Colón’s Libro de los Epítomes (Book of Summaries) spanned multiple volumes and provided condensed versions of the works in his collection, along with metadata such as content details, author biographies, and writing styles.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Rodríguez herself hasn't embraced meaningful public debate of the nation's problems other than announcing the creation of an advisory commission on political co-existence to be headed by Villegas' brother, Culture Minister Ernesto Villegas.—
EGINA GARCIA CANO,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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With that in mind, the Bilt cards can be the most rewarding travel credit cards for everyday purchases, and Bilt stands alone in offering meaningful rewards on rent or mortgage payments.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Ohtani threw 3 2/3 scoreless innings in an abbreviated start.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Key Takeaways Small caps lead weekly gains, Russell 2000 jumps 3.5% Jobs report shows strength, but private sector lags behind Markets calm despite tariff uncertainty and Elon Musk drama Despite the abbreviated trading week, stocks posted decent gains.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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That's the abridged version of the tricky nature of prosecuting a murder case without a body.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
17 Jan. 2023
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For theater owners, even the abridged period of theatrical exclusivity is considered a win.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2022
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“Meaty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meaty. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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