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Recent Examples of fatty
As the skin became more brittle, the hair fell out and the fatty layer beneath began to show more through the years, the white color faded, researchers said.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
However, lifestyle and dietary changes like eating fatty fish twice weekly and adding more fiber to your diet are effective and relatively risk-free modifications to help reduce cholesterol.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 6 May 2025
Cancers shed not only cells, but also hormones, DNA and little fatty bubbles called vesicles into the blood and lymph.
—Amber Dance, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
However, when the carbohydrates are all burned up, the body starts to rely on fat stores, including, according to the study, the fatty myelin in the brain.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
However, lifestyle and dietary changes like eating fatty fish twice weekly and adding more fiber to your diet are effective and relatively risk-free modifications to help reduce cholesterol.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 6 May 2025
Cancers shed not only cells, but also hormones, DNA and little fatty bubbles called vesicles into the blood and lymph.
—Amber Dance, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
However, when the carbohydrates are all burned up, the body starts to rely on fat stores, including, according to the study, the fatty myelin in the brain.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fatty
Adjective
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The Stars got their looks, yes, but a greasy goal from the blue paint never materialized.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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The formula glides on sheer and leaves skin looking luminous, not greasy, thanks to its vitamin C and E infusion, which also helps nourish and condition.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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The air—the air was too thick with adipose food-truck fumes.—
Kent Russell,
Harper's Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
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This compound is believed to target adipose fat tissue, including the stubborn fat that many of us suffer from in the abdomen area.—
Amber Smith,
Discover Magazine,
2 June 2023
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“Fatty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatty. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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