meaty

adjective

Definition of meatynext
as in substantial

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Recent Examples of meaty These have a meaty texture and inherent umami, which is only accented by a quick trip under the broiler. — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Aug. 2026 Beefsteaks bring meaty size and mild flavor to sandwiches and burgers. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026 The long-time TV veteran maintained a recurring part as dominatrix Lady Heather in six episodes of CSI from 2001 to 2011 and later booked another meaty antagonistic role on Nikita. — Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026 The daikon cakes have a dense, chewy texture, and combined with the glaze have a satisfying, almost meaty texture. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for meaty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meaty
  1. substantial
  2. condensed
  3. meaningful
  4. abbreviated
Adjective
  • Its compact design aims to provide substantial carrying capacity without relying on conventional vehicles.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Organizations often spend substantial energy articulating ambitious outcomes while devoting less attention to the routines that make those outcomes possible.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of substantial
Adjective
  • While cake is cooling, whisk together cold water, sweetened condensed milk, and pudding mix in a large bowl until smooth.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 13 July 2026
  • The gallery presents a condensed history of blue-and-white ceramics globally in dishes, starting in the Middle East with a 9th century Iraqi piece.
    — Stephanie Shih June 17, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
Definition of condensed
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  • That work isn’t finished, but the evidence suggests that meaningful progress has been made since NYC Reads was first adopted three years ago.
    — Evan Stone, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Although filming the final scene was emotional for him, Pankow shared with Tudum that the focus was ultimately on creating a meaningful moment.
    — Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of meaningful
Adjective
  • In recent years, shorts have been getting smaller, shorter, more abbreviated.
    — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 22 May 2026
  • Tessa Francis fired an abbreviated no-hitter with eight strikeouts, while Ashley Mortensen went 3-for-4 as Marblehead routed Winthrop 12-0 in five innings in the Northeastern Conference.
    — Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
Definition of abbreviated

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