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as in obesity
the condition of having an excess of body fat
a man of considerable plumpness sat down next to me
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as in sincerity
the free expression of one's true feelings and opinions
the astonishing plumpness that is so often found in the speech of the very young or the very old
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Recent Examples of plumpness
Together, these ingredients provide a noticeable boost in hydration and plumpness, making the skin feel fresh and nourished.
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Shivani Vora, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
The result is glowiness and plumpness that lasts all day.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 17 Oct. 2024
Its mix of white, tan, and taupe will play well with most color schemes, and reviews mention its quality stitching, tight seams, plumpness that doesn’t flatten with use, and touchable softness.
—Miles Walls, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Wrinkle fillers can be a game-changer for anyone with dry, dull, or mature skin who wants a quick, temporary boost of plumpness and radiance.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Oct. 2024
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Shivani Vora, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
The result is glowiness and plumpness that lasts all day.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 17 Oct. 2024
Its mix of white, tan, and taupe will play well with most color schemes, and reviews mention its quality stitching, tight seams, plumpness that doesn’t flatten with use, and touchable softness.
—Miles Walls, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Wrinkle fillers can be a game-changer for anyone with dry, dull, or mature skin who wants a quick, temporary boost of plumpness and radiance.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plumpness
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David Allison, the dean of the public-health school at Indiana University-Bloomington and an obesity researcher who, along with Peter Attia, has advised Rahal, frames it differently.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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There are seven late-stage studies on the pill, including five diabetes trials and two obesity studies.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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Leaders can use short, personal video messages for feedback, recognition and updates because video conveys something text never will: tone, sincerity and connection.—
Chris Savage,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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While some moments certainly sizzle more than others, there’s more than enough sincerity and goofy charisma on stage to keep the show powered.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2025
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Lennox’s honesty sparked a wave of support from fellow artists then, including Kehlani and T-Pain, who empathized with her struggles and encouraged her to pursue independence.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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And increasingly, honesty is what consumers are willing to pay for.—
Zoe Bayliss Wong,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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But the procession carried even more weight this year.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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By 2016, President Obama put his weight behind the movement with the Computer Science for All initiative.—
James V. Shuls,
National Review,
20 Apr. 2025
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Many leaders around the world are raised on the values of speaking plainly and cutting through the noise, yet even in cultures that champion directness there’s a time and a place for restraint.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Such directness might be needed from Emery’s side, given the aggression and tightness of the PSG press this season.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Plumpness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumpness. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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