How to Use meaty in a Sentence

meaty

adjective
  • The mushrooms have a meaty texture.
  • The meatiest part of the book is the historical background it gives.
  • In the pan the stems turn sweet and meaty as the florets crisp around the edges.
    Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 22 Feb. 2019
  • To prepare the ribs: Pull the white membrane off the back (non-meaty side) of the ribs.
    Sue Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 4 July 2021
  • Maybe some new arrivals in class can get them to the meaty part of the curve.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2023
  • The chicken was meaty and moist, and its skin was still crisped.
    Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2020
  • The meaty texture holds up well slathered in sauce and cheese.
    NBC News, 24 Jan. 2018
  • The ribs were big and meaty and had a spice rub on the outside that was good, but not great.
    Joseph Gerth, The Courier-Journal, 29 June 2018
  • The tangy, bourbon-spiked pan sauce takes the meaty medallions over the top!
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2023
  • The eatery serves them up full of the flavor of beef tallow, right down to the meaty flecks stuck to the spuds.
    Jay Jones, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2019
  • Cooked bacon: Chopped and mixed in for a salty, meaty bite.
    Joy Howard, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2023
  • Ah, here’s the big, meaty, brain food question: What is art?
    Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2020
  • The inclusion of roast beef just seemed to muck up the mix, which read as a murky, meaty mash.
    Emily Heil, Washington Post, 6 July 2023
  • The roast simmers right on top of the vegetables, which soak up its meaty juices over the course of the day.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 July 2023
  • Using a sharp knife point, make a few slashes in the meatiest part of the thighs.
    Kim Sunée, Alaska Dispatch News, 22 Sep. 2017
  • The tangy, spicy, meaty wings served with herb-y fries have been sought-after for decades.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Friends began showing up with meaty meals for Mr. Obis and the boys.
    James R. Hagerty, WSJ, 6 July 2018
  • Next, put the meaty side down on the grill over direct heat and cook it no more than 2 to 3 minutes.
    Joanne Kempinger Demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2019
  • Follow the line of fat that separates the meaty ribs from the much tougher tips at the base of each rack, and cut off the tips.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 1 July 2018
  • Each hunter working alone can catch a hare, but hares aren’t very meaty.
    Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, 7 Nov. 2018
  • The ribs are the undeniable star: charred, crusty, smoky and meaty.
    Tim Carman, Washington Post, 14 Nov. 2019
  • Split the difference with a plate of both, topped with meaty bolognese and a sluice of béchamel.
    Mark Kurlyandchik, Detroit Free Press, 6 Sep. 2019
  • Sweet peas and flat-leaf parsley add a touch of green to this meaty casserole.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2023
  • There’s a meaty story to be told about the entirety of her life.
    Michael Phillips, chicagotribune.com, 2 May 2018
  • The broth adds a nice meaty flavor without weighing the drink down.
    Alyse Whitney, Bon Appetit, 12 Apr. 2018
  • The chips capture the meaty seafood flavor of prawns seasoned with the sweet heat of gochujang.
    Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2023
  • The lead stars and creator Lee Sung Jin talk the meaty dark comedy.
    Jessica Wang, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2023
  • No Lens plays a brand of music that floats through meaty rhythms and soulful groove.
    Chip McCabe, courant.com, 3 Sep. 2019
  • One snapshot from the Beckham's getaway was a plate of spaghetti with a meaty marinara sauce and a pesto sauce garnished with basil and cheese.
    Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2024
  • Its robust yet complex flavor shines through and complements Pacific sturgeon caviar’s meaty umami and light herbaceous notes.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024

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