nonfat

adjective

Definition of nonfatnext
1
as in lean

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as in plain

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Recent Examples of nonfat To accomplish that, all animal products besides egg whites and one cup of nonfat milk or yogurt each day are banned. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 30 July 2022 Hot dog manufacturers must list all the ingredients – such as non-meat binders and extenders including nonfat dry milk, for instance, or soy protein – on the product's label, the USDA says. — Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 2 July 2022 Real fruit is blended with nonfat yogurt for a perfectly portable high-quality snack. — Good Housekeeping, 28 June 2022 Trump aides had rolled back rules, initially easing policies regarding whole grain, nonfat milk and sodium, citing food waste and nonparticipation as key rationales. — Arkansas Online, 5 Feb. 2022 See All Example Sentences for nonfat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonfat
  1. lean
  2. plain
  3. diet
  4. simple
  5. natural
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  • Adding non-starchy vegetables, lean protein, and healthy fats to pasta salad or potato salad can reduce their glycemic impact.
    — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 July 2026
  • Created in consultation with nutritionist and food consultant Ankita Jalori, the dishes on offer use millets, whole grains, lean proteins like chicken and fish, and low-fat dairy options, such as goat milk.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
Definition of lean
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  • With head coach Thomas Tuchel also renowned for his plain speaking, many are seeing this approach as a potential factor in England ending their long wait for a follow-up success to their triumph in the competition in 1966.
    — Roger Trapp, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • For a place of worship the temple was plain, with a long hallway of overlapping purple carpet and idols carved crudely from blush-colored marble.
    — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Definition of plain
Adjective
  • So that was the diet part of it.
    — Nicole Pajer, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
  • There's also some debate about how diet sodas, specifically their artificial sweeteners, affect the gut microbiome and long-term health.
    — Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2026
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  • As for the volunteers, the goal is simple—help someone stay safe before the heat turns into an emergency.
    — Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • Evidence for at-home tools is thinner than for professional manual drainage, but the simplest options can offer mild circulation and surface-lymph support at a low price.
    — Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
Definition of simple
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  • By triggering the release of a natural growth factor in the brain and modulating neural pathways associated with addiction and reward, ibogaine restores healthy dopamine function and reduces cravings, Barsuglia said.
    — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • This multitasking hair care product is known for reducing frizz, boosting shine, and hydrating split ends, and some natural oils even help with hair growth.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 5 July 2026
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