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as in glossy
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Recent Examples of eggshell
The eggshell blue exterior of this historic property on the National Register of Historic Places coos to you a block off Duval Street.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
His thoughts are contained within four eggshell-white walls, the only connection to the outside world a window above his desk.
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Luca Evans,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2022
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
His thoughts are contained within four eggshell-white walls, the only connection to the outside world a window above his desk.
—
Luca Evans,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eggshell
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The second bottle, with confetti-ish contents, was equally useless—whatever had been inside had broken down into a friable mess.
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However, the fragile and friable nature of aged amber likely posed a significant challenge to its removal.
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This pair features round toes, convenient heel tabs, and glossy patent-leather uppers.
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His brow is porcelain-smooth and suffused with light, his locks glossy and curled, his nose straight and regular.
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Restore dry, brittle hair with this hydrating shampoo that more than 8,000 shoppers bought in the last month alone.
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Grass blades with frost on them are brittle and can be damaged by mowing.
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The three-piece set includes a quilt and two pillowcases made from a premium blend of brushed microfiber, which results in a silky-smooth, lightweight texture that provides warmth, comfort, and breathability when temperatures start to rise.
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Spanx AirEssentials Brushed Full-Zip Jacket Not to be missed, this zip-up jacket — complete with an ultra-soft brushed interior and stately mock neckline — offers a more sophisticated take on travel day dressing.
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If public-key cryptography becomes breakable, attackers can impersonate services, weaken the handshakes that set up secure sessions and forge signatures that make malicious code look legitimate.
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In order to become an official Guinness World Records title holder, records must be measurable, breakable, standardizable, verifiable, and substantially different from any other current record, according to the Guinness World Records website.
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Upon entering, guests are treated to an entry foyer with a glistening floor of Brazilian cherry offset by a thin maple inlay.
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The streets lead to a pale-sand public beach with a fishing pier, a charming park, and glistening views of the delicate and pristine Gulf Islands.
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The system has long been mired in controversy, including exam paper leaks and technical failures, placing a crushing burden on students, and financial strain on families investing everything in their children for a promise that can often appear fragile.
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However, price bulls highlight a fragile US-Iran ceasefire and past IEA surplus forecasts that failed to depress prices.
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The sleek outfit borrowed many of the elements that Shields has relied on for years.
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This rehearsal dinner look may offer a preview of the glamour still to come, but Gomez's sleek bun has already earned its place among the weekend's standout beauty moments.
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“Eggshell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eggshell. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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