Examples of powdery in a Sentence
the beach's powdery white sand
We skied down the powdery slopes.
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Powdery mildew is a common fungal disease that affects a wide range of plants, identifiable by white to gray powdery spots on plant surfaces.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 May 2026
Colloidal oatmeal is made from ground whole oats, which creates a powdery texture, to treat atopic dermatitis and psoriasis flares.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 22 May 2026
Quentin Bisch created both Cuir 1976, blending textured leather with the velvety softness of marron glacé, and Musc Terrible, which nods to the founder’s nickname and rebellious spirit by balancing an amber and spicy musk with powdery vanilla and top notes of cinnamon and pink pepper.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation Visitors attending the festival can also take the opportunity to explore Eleuthera, which has more than 120 beaches with powdery sands and crystal-clear turquoise waters.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 May 2026
Colloidal oatmeal is made from ground whole oats, which creates a powdery texture, to treat atopic dermatitis and psoriasis flares.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 22 May 2026
Quentin Bisch created both Cuir 1976, blending textured leather with the velvety softness of marron glacé, and Musc Terrible, which nods to the founder’s nickname and rebellious spirit by balancing an amber and spicy musk with powdery vanilla and top notes of cinnamon and pink pepper.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation Visitors attending the festival can also take the opportunity to explore Eleuthera, which has more than 120 beaches with powdery sands and crystal-clear turquoise waters.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
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“Powdery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/powdery. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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powdery
adjective
pow·dery
ˈpau̇d-ə-rē 
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