as in light
resembling air in lightness
big fluffy pillows
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Recent Examples of fluffy
The finished dessert is equal parts fluffy strawberry cake and creamy cheesecake filling.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2025
The video showcased a uniquely cute habit that the pup, Haze, exhibits during grooming sessions—leaning her head toward the fluffy ear her owner is combing next.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
In terms of drying time, Stiles says that smaller brushes dry within about 12 hours, while bigger, fluffier brushes may require up to 24 hours to dry.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 3 June 2025
The feta isn’t stringy and melty so much as soft and fluffy, its natural saltiness curbed by the earthiness of sesame.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2025
The video showcased a uniquely cute habit that the pup, Haze, exhibits during grooming sessions—leaning her head toward the fluffy ear her owner is combing next.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
In terms of drying time, Stiles says that smaller brushes dry within about 12 hours, while bigger, fluffier brushes may require up to 24 hours to dry.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 3 June 2025
The feta isn’t stringy and melty so much as soft and fluffy, its natural saltiness curbed by the earthiness of sesame.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluffy
light
Adjective
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Another chance of light rain is expected mid-morning and into the afternoon, according to the weather service forecast.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2025
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Sit lighter weight pots in a basin of water and let the water wick to the top.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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“Fluffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluffy. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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