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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
Many have fleshy leaves or stems.
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Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2025
There are many types of these small plants, always with a pair of very thick, fleshy leaves and almost no stem.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2025
The brown roots of a peony have a center stem surrounded by several fleshy roots.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
They are botanically classified as syconium, a fleshy protuberance that contains flowers and expands from the stem.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
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Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2025
There are many types of these small plants, always with a pair of very thick, fleshy leaves and almost no stem.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2025
The brown roots of a peony have a center stem surrounded by several fleshy roots.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
They are botanically classified as syconium, a fleshy protuberance that contains flowers and expands from the stem.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
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Raven Brunner,
People.com,
16 Mar. 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.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Each of the six shades are packed with vegan collagen, aloe, and seawater to keep skin juicy and plump.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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The glosses are cruelty free and vegan, with a non-sticky formula and long-lasting, glossy finish that leaves lips looking hydrated and plump.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
16 Apr. 2025
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Apparently, the secretary is unaware that vitamin A is fat soluble and not easily excreted, with any excess stored in the liver.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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As estrogen levels drop, changes in cholesterol, blood pressure, inflammation and fat distribution can lead to plaque buildup in blood vessels, which is a major cause of heart disease.—
Matthew Nudy,
The Conversation,
4 Apr. 2025
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Original price: $104 For a round, stylish frame, go with these Ottoto Bellona frames.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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First, the basics: Your face is either oblong, oval, round, heart-shaped, or square.—
Julie Ricevuto,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Fleshy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleshy. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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