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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
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
This dish is best served fresh and is not recommended for freezing, as the potatoes' texture may become mealy upon thawing and reheating.
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Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
Check for mealy bugs, mites and other pests; apply natural sprays as needed.
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Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for mealy
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
But this was a mealy-mouthed memo.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
This dish is best served fresh and is not recommended for freezing, as the potatoes' texture may become mealy upon thawing and reheating.
—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
Check for mealy bugs, mites and other pests; apply natural sprays as needed.
—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 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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That’s also when a Seattle gastroenterologist named Walter Voegtlin published a pale volume with a drawing of a loincloth-wearing hominid on the cover.
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Bartlett’s character is like a rock slab, a vestige of an ancient religion, brought to life in overlapping strips of muslin, linen, and leather in shades of dove, cream, gray, and pale blue, with his hood pulled tight around his face and his hands wrapped in mittens.
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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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The intuitive hollow center cylinder is raised high enough to prevent pots and dishes from blocking the drain.
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Under its short brownish hairs are hollow spines that connect to toxin glands.
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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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Relatively meaningless but still badass.
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At its core, unlike those meaningless marketing terms, ‘regenerative,’ when used responsibly, is legitimately full of deep meaning and has the potential to make significant human and environmental change when adopted at scale.
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But the similarity is superficial.
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Its engagement is merely superficial.
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“Mealy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mealy. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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