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as in fine
being of a material lacking in sturdiness or substance
that gossamery dress should be washed gently by hand so it doesn't disintegrate
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as in fluffy
resembling air in lightness
a gossamery feather floating on the breeze
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as in sheer
very thin and easy to see through
use this gossamery cheesecloth to strain the liquid out of the cottage cheese
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gossamery
Adjective
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Based on how Padres pitchers have performed, Díaz and Maldonado had a fine defensive first half.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025 -
All was fine until her grandmother brought home an orange cat.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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Add eggs, vanilla and lemon juice, blending with mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, then medium speed for about 2 minutes, or until light and fluffy, scraping down bowl.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
The Courier-Journal,
2 Aug. 2025
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In the frozen peaks of the Himalayas and Tibetan Plateau, snow leopards blend in with their surroundings thanks to a fluffy, gray and spotted coat.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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We are wrapped in a mesmerizing combination of soft forest and sheer stone.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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But a continuous thread was a Daphne Blake-esque purple; in pea coats, sheer dresses, billowing blouses, and a monochromatic heels and stockings combo.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Aug. 2025
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Ice Cream for Bears began with a flimsy ice cream maker while Berg earned a Master’s in entrepreneurship at Washington University in St. Louis, before a pitch competition changed its trajectory.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Camping pillows are notorious for being either too flimsy or too bulky, but the Klymit Drift hits the sweet spot.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
25 July 2025
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Lizzo has been transparent about her weight loss journey and was recently a cover girl for Women’s Health magazine.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
24 July 2025
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Spend an evening enjoying the coastline in a transparent kayak outfitted with underwater LED lights.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
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Simonds recommends hanging garments in a cool, dry place in the off-season and avoiding folding heirloom or fragile pieces.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
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Set in post-war America, The Great Mann is a compelling narrative of the fragile nature of progress in a country still shaped by segregation.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Tasters enjoyed Canada Dry’s balance of flavors, noting that its delicate citrus played well with a sharp bitter note on the back of their tongues.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 July 2025
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For instance, delicate fabrics like wool, silk, or linen will likely have different washing requirements than white cotton garments.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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Vague green claims won’t cut it anymore, as evidenced by a 2020 study from the European Commission, which found over half of environmental claims were insubstantial, misleading or unfounded.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
2 July 2025
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After speaking to my physician colleagues and hearing their earnest frustrations, there’s no doubt in my mind that the system needs reform and the association’s proposals—which are not insubstantial and would address many of the problems —are a great place to start.—
Sachin H. Jain,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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“Gossamery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gossamery. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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