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
  • The Potential Downsides Not everyone can slot a substantial breakfast and half an hour of cardio into a hectic morning.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Dred Scott, decided in 1857, was the Court’s first use of horizontal review since Marbury and its first substantial use of the power ever.
    — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 31 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
Adjective
  • While deeming the moratorium a meaningful step in the right direction, some hoped Mamdani would’ve gone further.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Failing to fortify the starting rotation left Houston reliant on pitchers returning from Tommy John surgery to make a meaningful impact.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 3 Sep. 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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“Meaty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meaty. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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