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Recent Examples of gelatinous
Further analysis of museum specimens’ stomach contents confirmed that seven-arm octopus feeds on jellyfish and other gelatinous animals.
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Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
Chia seeds are known for their high fiber content and their filling, gelatinous texture.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 9 Dec. 2025
Its skeleton consists of millions of mineral particles, suspended in a gelatinous matrix, that compact to protect itself from danger.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
Some, like many jellyfish and swimming snails, consist of a thin layer of cells wrapped around a large nonliving ball of gelatinous material.
—Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
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Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
Chia seeds are known for their high fiber content and their filling, gelatinous texture.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 9 Dec. 2025
Its skeleton consists of millions of mineral particles, suspended in a gelatinous matrix, that compact to protect itself from danger.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
Some, like many jellyfish and swimming snails, consist of a thin layer of cells wrapped around a large nonliving ball of gelatinous material.
—Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gelatinous
Adjective
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Not only can the viscous substances gunk up the machine, leaving a residue and potentially feeding bacteria, but prolonged exposure to these molecules in the air can have negative effects, according to the American Lung Association.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2026
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That, the researchers surmise, is driving a general eastward flow of material through the viscous mantle.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The petroleum jelly brand was formulated by a young chemist, Robert Chesebrough, who observed oil rig workers use the gooey residue to treat cuts and burns in 1870.—
Kian Bakhtiari,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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This layer-free tamale pie makes a homey, comforting meal packed with a filling of ground beef, cornmeal, tomato sauce, and corn that gets finished with a layer of gooey cheese.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Let stand at room temperature, stirring occasionally, until strawberries release juices and become syrupy, at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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Orange marmalade, fish sauce, fresh lime juice, garlic, and ginger come together to create a rich, syrupy glaze for juicy pork tenderloin.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Closing out the first decade of sound film, Son of Frankenstein has far more ropey dialogue than entrancing atmosphere or a memorable arc for the Monster.—
Rory Doherty,
Vulture,
20 Oct. 2025
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With a rocker’s bleached-out shag, ropy arms vined with tattoos and jangly silver bracelets, and skintight jeans slashed by rips and rivets, Mr. Webb was a proudly resolute bearer of the punk-glam torch, even as the decades moved inexorably along.—
Penelope Green,
New York Times,
16 Apr. 2020
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“Gelatinous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gelatinous. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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