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Recent Examples of wispy
Bangs are having a big, bold moment thus far in 2026, and Kardashian's wispy fringe is right on trend.
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Feb. 2026
Roan turned heads in a semi-sheer gown that featured a see-through wispy skirt, intricate beading, lace details, cap sleeves with structured shoulders, and a lace-up corset.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
Within the image, thick clouds of cold hydrogen gas arrange themselves into ridges and wispy filaments.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 21 Jan. 2026
This results in plasma flows curving backward instead of expanding freely, and old plasma is pushed sideways, forming long, wispy tails.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 17 Jan. 2026
The shoes’ uppers are overwhelmingly decorated with light, wispy petals made from all-black leather.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 12 Jan. 2026
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Feb. 2026
Roan turned heads in a semi-sheer gown that featured a see-through wispy skirt, intricate beading, lace details, cap sleeves with structured shoulders, and a lace-up corset.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
Within the image, thick clouds of cold hydrogen gas arrange themselves into ridges and wispy filaments.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 21 Jan. 2026
This results in plasma flows curving backward instead of expanding freely, and old plasma is pushed sideways, forming long, wispy tails.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 17 Jan. 2026
The shoes’ uppers are overwhelmingly decorated with light, wispy petals made from all-black leather.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wispy
Adjective
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This internet phenomenon puts these feathery creatures in the spotlight, which ultimately aids awareness, said Matt Williams, director of conservation with the Indiana chapter of The Nature Conservancy.—
Megan Marples,
CNN,
10 Feb. 2023
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Remove the feathery cones that line the inside of the body.—
Nereya Otieno,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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Use a bit of hair powder to keep your bangs from appearing stringy.—
Krista Carter,
InStyle,
27 Jan. 2026
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It's typically dried rather than eaten raw, with a brittle shell and stringy pulp that's traditionally cracked open and steeped to make a mildly sweet, herbal tea.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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On the Ann Demeulemeester runway line-up from which Lipa’s jacket was plucked, the military uniform piece was styled with a diaphanous cream slip dress and the same combat boots.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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At first, the trend saw all of your favorite celebrities following a very specific outfit formula, pairing their diaphanous long skirts with blazers, and only blazers.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
19 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Moss-colored chaise longues in the living area, piled with pillows and wool blankets, are perfectly positioned to take in the view, as are the four-poster beds with wool-blend mattresses and willowy gauzy curtains.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Given the differences in Western and Eastern beauty standards, and the realities of setting a romance in the hockey world, neither Shane nor Ilya fit the mold of BL’s feminine, willowy bishonen.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Just recently, Pera put a smooth mushroom pate on Coltivare’s menu, blanketed in a downy fluff of truffles.—
Aviva Bechky,
Houston Chronicle,
30 Jan. 2026
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Sourcing the best comforters and duvet inserts—from down toppers to fluffy, featherless options—makes a downy bedscape a reality.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Cut yourself a big bouquet and trim spindly, dead or crossing branches to encourage better blooms this spring.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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These spindly designer picks will look right at home year-round and can elevate a space, inside or out.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The dramatic moment came from her oversized hat, featuring a massive brim with a gauzy white veil and a butterflies fixed on top.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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These aren’t just gauzy tales from the past.—
Franklin Foer,
The Atlantic,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But Dieng is a very athletic, lanky wing at 6-foot-9.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Newsom’s lanky frame was folded onto a sofa a bit too low-slung for him.—
Maya Singer,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Wispy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wispy. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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