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Recent Examples of gelatinous
From ancient times until today, aloes have been extolled for their therapeutic value, especially as the gelatinous substance that fills their leaves is used in treating burns and other skin conditions, but it may also be eaten raw or mixed into smoothies.
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Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 21 Feb. 2025
Okra, whose gelatinous flavor figures prominently in African, Asian, Caribbean, and Southern recipes, has seen a similar trajectory.
—Emiene Wright, Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2025
Leatherback sea turtles enjoy a gelatinous diet of jellyfish and sea squirts, the WWF reports.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
In its natural habitat, the blobfish’s gelatinous body acts as a clever adaptation.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 21 Feb. 2025
Okra, whose gelatinous flavor figures prominently in African, Asian, Caribbean, and Southern recipes, has seen a similar trajectory.
—Emiene Wright, Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2025
Leatherback sea turtles enjoy a gelatinous diet of jellyfish and sea squirts, the WWF reports.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
In its natural habitat, the blobfish’s gelatinous body acts as a clever adaptation.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gelatinous
Adjective
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The viscous substance coats the attacker, immobilizing or fatally compromising them by clogging joints, mouthparts and spiracles.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The microbes go on to form a viscous coating known as a biofilm, which is resistant to antibiotics.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Next month, Cinnabon is opening a first-of-its-kind location with sister brand Carvel that mashes up Cinnabon’s hot and gooey cinnamon rolls with Carvel’s ice creams for a selection of desserts.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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The secret to this fantastic recipe is pockets of bursting, gooey cheese in every bite.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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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Nearly 2m Ukrainians have arrived since 2014, pushed by a ropy national economy and a war in the country’s east, and pulled by higher wages in Poland.—
The Economist,
The Economist,
22 Feb. 2020
Adjective
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Often, Marvin came up with performances on the spot as DoP Ruslan Fedotov filmed – for instance, writhing in a glutinous pool of mud.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
12 Jan. 2025
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Testers found that The Only Bean’s edamame pasta absorbed the sauces and flavors of their favorite dishes beautifully, and as a bonus, cooked faster than your standard glutinous options.—
Grace McCarty,
SELF,
13 Mar. 2024
Adjective
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You won’t be shocked to learn they are often found in candy, like gummy worms and Skittles.—
Alix Martichoux,
The Hill,
23 Apr. 2025
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There are also supplements in pill and gummy form available for purchase.—
Yvelette Stines,
Verywell Health,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Gelatinous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gelatinous. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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