red meat
noun
1
: meat (such as beef) that is red when raw
2
: something substantial that can satisfy a basic need or appetite
hungry for the red meat of passionate partisanship—
William Safire
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Some light flexitarians may eat meat every day of the week except one, while heavy flexitarians might have red meat, poultry, or seafood just once or twice a week.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 6 Mar. 2025
For her brain health: Limiting her consumption of pro-inflammatory foods like red meat, and engaging in healthy socialization.
For social fitness: Allowing her professional relationships to naturally develop into personal relationships.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2025
In the Mediterranean diet, red meat is used sparingly, often only to flavor a dish.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 25 Feb. 2025
Northern Illinois’ deep-blue politics are red meat for the partisan-minded president and his devoted supporters in and out of government.
—David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
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Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 6 Mar. 2025
For her brain health: Limiting her consumption of pro-inflammatory foods like red meat, and engaging in healthy socialization.
For social fitness: Allowing her professional relationships to naturally develop into personal relationships.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2025
In the Mediterranean diet, red meat is used sparingly, often only to flavor a dish.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 25 Feb. 2025
Northern Illinois’ deep-blue politics are red meat for the partisan-minded president and his devoted supporters in and out of government.
—David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Red meat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20meat. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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