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Recent Examples of flabby The long and flabby performance was, at the least, a squandered political opportunity. 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 See all Example Sentences for flabby 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flabby
Adjective
  • Downy refers to the soft, white feathers located on a white stripe down its back.
    Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
  • With a focus on soft, natural tones, sustainable materials and biophilic elements like plants and greenery, this trend transforms hospitality spaces into peaceful sanctuaries.
    Roger Sands, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • In lieu of the standard tuxedo, consider a pleated skirt like Oscar Isaac, a floppy tie like Josh O’Connor, or a formal scarf like Damiano David.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
  • On top of her dark wavy hair sat a big, floppy fur hat.
    Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • Soft and Squishy Floors Soft and squishy floors can indicate rot and decay in the floor system, which could be caused by water damage, termite damage, or more. Solution: The best way to uncover the cause of your soft floors is to go under your house and inspect the floor system.
    Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025
  • By ‘Beeping’ Sound At 5:30 AM Stunned At What Toddler Is Doing By Alia Shoaib News Reporter 3 An 8-year-old girl suffered facial burns after microwaving a popular squishy toy known as a NeeDoh.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025

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“Flabby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flabby. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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