Example Sentences

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It's just the right amount of salty greasiness paired with sweet and spicy jalapeño honey that makes this dish an instant brunch favorite.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2023

Don’t mistake greasiness for a lack of precision; every groove and texture on the album is arranged just so.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2022

An elegant moisturiser and effective sunscreen in one, it goes straight over serum without greasiness, peeling or stinging, and provides an excellent base for foundation.

From The Guardian • Jul. 15, 2017

The soft, creamy masa achieves richness without any heaviness or greasiness — they’re made with organic coconut oil instead of lard.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 12, 2017

In fact, this oiliness, or greasiness, as I was later to learn, was probably the most salient expression of his personality.

From The Sea Wolf by London, Jack