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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
Formulated with hyaluronic acid and nourishing botanical ingredients like evening primrose oil, this gloss-like oil adds just the right amount of plumpness and color to your lips.
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 17 Dec. 2024
Together, these ingredients provide a noticeable boost in hydration and plumpness, making the skin feel fresh and nourished.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
This can manifest as visible dehydration, as alcohol quickly dehydrates your skin (taking away plumpness and glow).
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 26 Nov. 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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Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 17 Dec. 2024
Together, these ingredients provide a noticeable boost in hydration and plumpness, making the skin feel fresh and nourished.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
This can manifest as visible dehydration, as alcohol quickly dehydrates your skin (taking away plumpness and glow).
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 26 Nov. 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
Noun
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The obesity epidemic is causing a huge amount of health issues in this country.—
Angelica Stabile,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
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People who don’t get enough sleep are at higher risk for obesity, high blood pressure, heart attack, diabetes and depression, O’Keefe said.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA TODAY,
26 Jan. 2025
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Min walks off after becoming convinced Chris doesn’t see a future with him (Yang plays his character’s sadness and disappointment in himself with touching sincerity) and Lee feels betrayed after an unforeseen development comes to light, the result of a drunken evening.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Jan. 2025
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The orange represents success, determination, and creativity while the blue stands for trust, loyalty, and sincerity and strength.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2025
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His mastery of both emotional honesty and sociopolitical truth-telling puts him in Richard Pryor territory.—
Jesse David Fox,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2025
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Obviously, loyalty and honesty, but also just someone who is fun to play the game with.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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Gypsy-Rose Blanchard is denying rumors about her recent weight loss after giving birth to her baby girl.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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Colorectal Cancer Symptoms The common symptoms are changes in bowel habits such as diarrhea or constipation, bright red rectal bleeding, dark blood in stool, cramps, fatigue, and unexplained weight loss.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Butler, for example, leaned into the directness of warning.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
The New Yorker,
2 Feb. 2025
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Underscoring the gravity of his message, Sullivan spoke with an urgency and directness that were rarely heard during his decade-plus in public life.—
Axios,
Axios,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Plumpness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumpness. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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