as in dusty
consisting of very small particles
the kind of powdery snow that is perfect for skiing
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Recent Examples of powdery
All experts agree that nothing is more bulletproof than a matte liquid lipstick with a soft, powdery finish.
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Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
There was powdery snow in the deep, firm prints, and even the claw marks were well defined.
—Tom Stacer, Outdoor Life, 20 Feb. 2025
Its citrus scent takes the citronella-leaning fragrance category to new, sophisticated heights by pairing its citrus medley blend with soft, powdery florals that soften its usually sharp zestiness.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Feb. 2025
Just like the original fragrance it’s based on, this oil features an aromatic mix of juicy grapefruit, apple-like quince, and soft, powdery florals (jasmine and rose, to be exact) all balanced with a musky base.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Feb. 2025
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Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
There was powdery snow in the deep, firm prints, and even the claw marks were well defined.
—Tom Stacer, Outdoor Life, 20 Feb. 2025
Its citrus scent takes the citronella-leaning fragrance category to new, sophisticated heights by pairing its citrus medley blend with soft, powdery florals that soften its usually sharp zestiness.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Feb. 2025
Just like the original fragrance it’s based on, this oil features an aromatic mix of juicy grapefruit, apple-like quince, and soft, powdery florals (jasmine and rose, to be exact) all balanced with a musky base.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powdery
Adjective
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On the palate, the wine is velvety and streamlined with notes of black cherry, dusty chocolate mocha and graphite, with a long elegant finish.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Silvery fabric curtained the frame around him, floating loosely in the cold, dusty air.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
28 July 2025
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
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All was fine until her grandmother brought home an orange cat.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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“Powdery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powdery. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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