as in vaporous
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pillowy
Adjective
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The canine snarl and hellacious production of Whole Lotta Red has dissipated for something sleeker, more vaporous.—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
8 Jan. 2025 -
Pretty much every building lets in a lot of particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, and vaporous chemicals.—
Molly Higgins,
WIRED,
18 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Tory Burch Tory Sport’s customer-favorite set features a sculpting, compression bra and weightless leggings that will hold you in while flattering your shape—all while looking sporty and sleek.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
21 Jan. 2025
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For the best results, pair this shampoo with the Dove Scalp + Hair Therapy Hydrating Conditioner, a weightless formula that leaves strands feeling soft to the touch.—
Sarah Madaus,
Allure,
16 Oct. 2024
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Get moving with the Fitbit Versa 4, a lightweight fitness watch with 40 workout modes and nearly a week of battery life, which is now 25% off.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
3 Feb. 2025
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Its wares are lightweight, gossamer thin, and, crucially, designed to survive the dishwasher.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
2 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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At the end, after an angel in a cumulous cloud of white rescued the little prince from loneliness, the two groups paraded out again, this time the collaged suiting shed to reveal simple tweed dresses: round-necked, long-sleeved, calf-length, with a column of tiny gold buttons down the back.—
Vanessa Friedman,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2023
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Sting is produced by Jamie Hilton and Michael Pontin via See Pictures together with Pictures in Paradise’s Chris Brown, with additional financing from create NSW, cumulous VFX and Spectrum Entertainment.—
Alex Ritman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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Flavors of coffee and caramel permeate this rich yet lighter-than-air double chocolate cream.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Dec. 2024
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From 1921 to 1935, five lighter-than-air giants sailed the skies and then suffered catastrophic structural failures or were scrapped.—
Karen Scanlon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2024
Adjective
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Despite her numbness, there was something unexpectedly buoyant in her movements.—
Samanta Schweblin,
The New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2025
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If not, that buoyant derby feeling would be zapped.—
Charlotte Harpur,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Salads Salads don’t have to feel flimsy or unsubstantial.—
Katie Workman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Sep. 2023
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From a personal finance perspective, people with extra cash should feel free to put an unsubstantial portion of their wealth into high-risk, high-volatility assets like crypto or meme stocks or even Super Bowl bets (thanks for the two-touchdown performance, Cooper Kupp).—
Scott Nover,
Quartz,
14 Feb. 2022
Adjective
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Jackie has over 7,000 waterproof feathers on her body that help keep her dry and downy feathers that keep her warm, Steers previously said.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Jan. 2025
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The shape of the breeds' eyes, ears, paws and tails helps deflect cold temperatures, and many have a double coat, with water-resistant bristles giving way to longer, downy fur.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Pillowy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pillowy. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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