as in obesity
the condition of having an excess of body fat
the fattiness of the cattle
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Recent Examples of fattiness
Baron Philippe de Rothschild insisted that only ice cold Yquem be served with foie gras, because the rich fattiness of the liver is buoyed by the luscious sweetness of the wine.
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John Mariani, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Every roll at Akami is a masterpiece, but one that stands out is the Shishito Roll—packed with fresh shishito peppers that bring notes of citrus to cut through the fattiness of the tuna.
—Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
John Mariani, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Every roll at Akami is a masterpiece, but one that stands out is the Shishito Roll—packed with fresh shishito peppers that bring notes of citrus to cut through the fattiness of the tuna.
—Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fattiness
Noun
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Interest in the drug surged after a 2023 clinical trial reported substantial weight loss among adults with obesity.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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There is no clear reason for the rise in cases, Kamal said, but experts have speculated that diet and lifestyle factors, family history and obesity may all be part of the puzzle.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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General Daily Insight for April 02, 2026 Small choices carry surprising weight this morning.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Avoid greasy, high-fat and highly seasoned foods.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Serious worm farmers will want to invest in some worm food to ensure their nightcrawlers get the perfect balance of protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, and minerals to create a plump, tasty bait that no self-respecting fish can resist.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Fattiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fattiness. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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