as in soft
giving easily to the touch
his daughter playfully poked at his flabby belly
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Recent Examples of flabby
The long and flabby performance was, at the least, a squandered political opportunity.
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Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2024
Still, viewers hear Shirer’s words that Hitler was flabby, ordinary and unimpressive.
—Alan Zeitlin, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2024
Take, for example, the Chardonnays of the Santa Maria Valley—a region known for its cool climate and maritime influence, which keeps the grapes temperate and from overheating during the hot summer months and developing too much sugar, which can leave a wine flabby, much like me after winter.
—Johnny Noakes, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2024
But the movie already struggles with narrative momentum, given the many tangents in Tashi, Art and Patrick’s thorny connections: While not exactly flabby, the film clocks in at 131 minutes and the script could use the same toning up as its sinewy performers.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024
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Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2024
Still, viewers hear Shirer’s words that Hitler was flabby, ordinary and unimpressive.
—Alan Zeitlin, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2024
Take, for example, the Chardonnays of the Santa Maria Valley—a region known for its cool climate and maritime influence, which keeps the grapes temperate and from overheating during the hot summer months and developing too much sugar, which can leave a wine flabby, much like me after winter.
—Johnny Noakes, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2024
But the movie already struggles with narrative momentum, given the many tangents in Tashi, Art and Patrick’s thorny connections: While not exactly flabby, the film clocks in at 131 minutes and the script could use the same toning up as its sinewy performers.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flabby
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Buck stands under the soft glow of Tiffany-style fixtures, his guitar slung casually over his shoulders and his brown cowboy hat casting a shadow over his black denim jacket.Maxwell Williams, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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In a red carpet arena where stars are often wearing the most outré and head-turning designs that designers have to offer, perhaps Loro seens a niche in the market for softer and more subdued offerings.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
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On top of her dark wavy hair sat a big, floppy fur hat.Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 30 Dec. 2024
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But now that the floppy hair is gone and the wrinkles have set in and the voice has become gravelly, the persona has been poisoned.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2024
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Cooking the pasta separately from the soup prevents it from overcooking, becoming mushy, and continuing to absorb up the broth when stored.Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
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Calgary, Ottawa and Pittsburgh are in the mushy middle of the league (again), and their attendance reflects that.James Mirtle, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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The ground was covered in a spongy synthetic mat, according to Rocky Merz at the Cincinnati Parks Department.Jennie Key, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
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While sized more like a cookie, madeleines are small, spongy cakes that can be flavored simply with vanilla or modified to incorporate fruit, coffee, chocolate and more.Cece Pascual, Washington Post, 19 July 2024
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Tear open the toasty exterior to reveal a marigold-bright crumb, achieved thanks to the Technicolor yolks of superb eggs, and an extra squishy texture owing to acacia honey from Tuscany.Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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Designed for daily runs, this sneak will give you a bit of a pep in your step, with foam that feels more bouncy than squishy.Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 27 Nov. 2024
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