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as in fine
consisting of very small particles
dusty soil
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as in filthy
not clean
old dusty clothes
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as in boring
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest
I almost fell asleep reading that dusty book of memoirs
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Recent Examples of dusty
Samplize's 2026 color palette includes creamy neutrals, soft greens, dusty pinks, and warm grays.
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
Use it to refresh dusty clothing in your closet or items that were only worn for short periods of time.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
The dusty road contrasted nicely with the greens of the trees and grasses on either side.
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Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
The squared toe, decorative leather flower and dusty color blocking all carried the offbeat femininity that has made archival Prada footwear particularly appealing to vintage shoppers.
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Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dusty
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
Use it to refresh dusty clothing in your closet or items that were only worn for short periods of time.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
The dusty road contrasted nicely with the greens of the trees and grasses on either side.
—
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
The squared toe, decorative leather flower and dusty color blocking all carried the offbeat femininity that has made archival Prada footwear particularly appealing to vintage shoppers.
—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dusty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dusty
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There is a real distinction between a city unified by five fine starting players in a game that originally involved throwing a ball into a peach basket and that, however improbably, became the city game, and the bloody display in the nation’s capital.
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Los Angeles County health officer Muntu Davis said the main public health concern was smoke and fine particles that can cause temporary irritation of the ear, nose, throat and lungs, as well as exacerbate heart and lung conditions.
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And a great bench of freelancers is making this all-American game feel dramatic, approachable, and exciting—even to filthy casuals.
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But, the freedom loving sane people of this great country came to Karoline's defense to show support, destroy the filthy LIBS and celebrate the greatest press secretary this country has ever employed.
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Sometimes safe and boring can be a winning strategy.
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The cause can be something as simple as a lack of water or more complex, like fungal wilt diseases, tomato wilt viruses, walnut toxicity, or boring insects.
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That was that white, powdery substance created by our B2 bombers, those great B2 bombers, late one evening 7 months ago.
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Flour, usually passive and powdery, becomes dynamic.
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The rapid spread of the disease is exacerbated by the nature of gold mining, which involves muddy pits filled with miners surrounding the town.
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Catfish and carp, on the other hand, are true bottom feeders, hence the muddy flavor injection in their flesh.
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On Tuesday night, the New York Post reported that the woman had been identified as Angie Baez, a 40-year-old financial industry executive.
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As for 29-year-old Greenway notched six points in 40 games with the Sabres last season and scored three points in 13 Stanley Cup Playoff games with Buffalo during the 2025-26 campaign.
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The land, unfenced, abuts a bald blackened hillside that must be public land.
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In its time open, fueled by fans of its blackened mahi and buttery lobster rolls, owner Mike Smith has expanded his footprint, moving into a larger stall in the popular food hall — which has allowed for a menu expansion, as well.
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This method is particularly useful for larger homes, hallways, and staircases where kneeling repeatedly would quickly become cumbersome or tiring.
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The longtime Florida coach swapped a tiring McDonald for Russell Sandefer with one out in the top of the sixth inning.
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“Dusty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dusty. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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