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
If choosing wines, focus on bright, higher-acid white wines that cut through the mouth-coating fattiness of cheese.
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Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Ham bones bring a luxurious smoky, salty, and fattiness to anything it's cooked with.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
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.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Ham bones bring a luxurious smoky, salty, and fattiness to anything it's cooked with.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
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.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fattiness
Noun
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Medications that suppress appetite and increase feelings of fullness are allowing people to better manage diabetes and obesity.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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High cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and smoking are several other risk factors for experiencing a stroke.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While both weight and waist circumference can indicate health, waist circumference is more accurate.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
29 Apr. 2026
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There’s a workout area that’s partially open to the elements with weights, a trampoline, rowing machine and stretch bands, but a treadmill and other cardio equipment would be a good addition for runners.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Because this isn't a book about fatness, despite the central plotline.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Pairing it with a good source of protein, fiber and healthy fats can reduce its effects on blood sugar levels, Adjmera said.—
Gavin Escott,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Eating too much fat or fiber right before exercise may cause stomach discomfort.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
1 May 2026
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“Fattiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fattiness. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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