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as in pallid
lacking a healthy skin color
her mealy complexion might be OK if she were a mime, but she isn't
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as in fake
not being or expressing what one appears to be or express
a mealy apology that was really no apology at all
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Recent Examples of mealy
Players and coaches have become maddeningly mealy-mouthed, striving to avoid upsetting agents, sponsors, owners, fans, thin-skinned politicians, and whoever else might object.
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Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
This basic burger recipe from former Bon Appétit editor Claire Saffitz is an evergreen favorite, full of smart techniques for molding a stellar homemade burger—juicy, flavorful beef that’s never dry or mealy.
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Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
But this was a mealy-mouthed memo.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
Steer clear of the refrigerator, which can cause a mushy or mealy texture and a loss of flavor.
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Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2026
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Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
This basic burger recipe from former Bon Appétit editor Claire Saffitz is an evergreen favorite, full of smart techniques for molding a stellar homemade burger—juicy, flavorful beef that’s never dry or mealy.
—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
But this was a mealy-mouthed memo.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
Steer clear of the refrigerator, which can cause a mushy or mealy texture and a loss of flavor.
—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for mealy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mealy
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Opponents of the proposal want the county to consider different locations for the park site, arguing the project may harm a variety of native species to the area, including the western spadefoot toad and pallid bats.
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While disrupting the business of an American multinational company may seem a pallid response to the destruction of an Iranian primary school where more than a hundred children were killed, such asymmetric attacks in the physical and digital realms have been a feature of this conflict.
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First was a Drug Enforcement Administration badge and ID with Horsch’s photo on it, but the ID was fake, and Horsch has never worked for the DEA, according to court documents.
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This game preserves the difficulty of coming up with an elaborate, consistent false narrative on the spot, and the challenge of adapting that narrative on the fly when other players present convincing (and sometimes fake) counter-evidence.
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The room, its walls expensively craquelure'd to resemble fractured eggshells, its pale taffeta curtains billowing in the chill English breeze, is more Hollywood boudoir than office.
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But when taken together, our present divisions pale in comparison to the historical record.
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Taylor Walls recorded three hits while Chandler Simpson added a double and a single.
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Resting options include double bunk beds in back and queen bed with bamboo mattress up front.
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In the second year, a hollow stalk with purple spots grows 5 to 10 feet tall.
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However, most other teams’ fall rosters were already filled by then, Elschot said, making these promises seem hollow and unrealistic.
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Then there’s the risk of higher frustration and strained relationships across an organization.
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But for Chris Williams, an 18-year employee of the California Department of Education, the contentious return-to-office process may have teed up a strained relationship with downtown.
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One sure focus is the rampant grade inflation that exaggerates student achievement and has made graduating high school close to meaningless as an indicator of college preparedness.
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This distinction between meaningful and meaningless data evokes signal versus noise, a communication concept formulated by the mathematician Claude Shannon.
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Context that lacks acknowledgment comes across as defensive, and acknowledgment that lacks context comes across superficial.
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At the most superficial level, the DSA influx has associated Democrats with a series of kooky beliefs and statements.
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“Mealy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mealy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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