Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cardboardy
Adjective
-
Manufacturers extract collagen, the fibrous protein that connects muscles, bones and skins, and then turn it into gelatin, according to MedicalNews Today.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025 -
Mammary glands typically produce milk while fibrous tissue forms the breast.—
Dr. Allyson Heng,
ABC News,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and any stringy pieces.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
29 Oct. 2025
-
Then to reheat, warm very gently over low heat in lieu of simmering or boiling, which can cause the soup to become stringy.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Woodson recommends choosing one with taut skin and a leathery appearance.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
27 Oct. 2025
-
Its amber base is paired with oud, vanilla bean, mahogany, incense, and cacao, and its leathery top notes evoke hints of a Western aroma with fall spices perfect for every Southern home.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Del Toro, perpetually attuned to the minutiae of process, turns the sinewy logistics of reanimation into a series of referendums on Victor’s humanity.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
28 Oct. 2025
-
The photo of Chastain whipping off her jersey, shouting in triumph, her sinewy arms flexed, was immediately historic.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Oct. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Cardboardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cardboardy. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share