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To get your San Antonio puffy taco fix, hit Ray's Drive Inn (822 SW 19th), an unpretentious westside treasure. — Houston Chronicle, "Austin, Waco, New Orleans and more: An easy guide to easy getaways from Houston," 10 May 2018 The library’s entrance hall—usually frequented by frazzled-looking graduate students, puffy-coated tourists, and homeless people seeking shelter—had been transformed. — Junot Díaz, The New Yorker, "Sarah Jessica Parker Helps Dolce & Gabbana Bring Luxe to the Library," 17 Apr. 2018 And as most seasoned New Yorkers layer puffy parkas over cashmere sweaters, model Emily Ratajkowski had another idea. — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, "Emily Ratajkowski Nails the Mid-Winter Ab Reveal," 6 Mar. 2019 This sticky film can accumulate on your teeth and lead to issues like cavities and sore, puffy gums. — Korin Miller, SELF, "What Is a Water Flosser and Should You Be Using One?," 26 Feb. 2019 The picture shows Pine looking quite alive and very much a part of the new movie's '80s setting, just based on fashion alone (tube socks, shorts above the knee, puffy hair). — David Betancourt, chicagotribune.com, "Is a major 'Wonder Woman' character back from the dead for the sequel?," 13 June 2018 While over-the-top dressing is pretty much a prerequisite for attending Couture Week, this John Doe’s dramatic gown—made in a filmy material with puffy sleeves and a full, floor-length skirt—was just undeniably fun and next-level. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, "Who Was the Fabulous Mystery Man at Valentino’s Couture Show?," 24 Jan. 2019 Those who dare to bare often stay warmer than ever up top in puffy coats, big hats and scarves. — Betsy Mckay, WSJ, "It’s February, Why Are There Bare Ankles Everywhere?," 13 Feb. 2019 Many were dressed puffy coats tied up with belts and in pretty pastel or cool-toned colors, except for the occasional pop of orange. — Sarah Spellings, The Cut, "Ankle iPhone Holsters Appear at Couture Fashion Week," 4 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'puffy.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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