chiffon

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Recent Examples of chiffon The Crane Estate, as Bode is calling this collection, includes everything from a form-fitting and floor-length gown sparkled with emerald green sequins to a berry-print chiffon day dress, loose and light, from a summer picnic in the past. Robert Sullivan, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2023 Her pieces had this aquatic nature with chiffon, moiré and beautiful printing. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 Dec. 2022 Dessert was an orange chiffon cake with roasted pears with citrus sauce and crème fraiche ice cream. Maria Puente, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2022 Dessert was orange chiffon cake with tangerine mousse, roasted pears and creme fraiche ice cream. Jura Koncius, Washington Post, 2 Dec. 2022 See All Example Sentences for chiffon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chiffon
Adjective
  • The pool snakes for about a quarter-mile and is cushioned by mangroves that provide ample space for the slick animal to hide.
    Jack Prator, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Watch out for slippery roads: The first half-hour of rain is when roads are slickest due to a mix of rain, grime, and oil.
    Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Providing a tangy topping to the bowl is our creamy aioli, which is made with low-fat mayonnaise, ketchup, lemon juice, garlic and onion powders, and black pepper.
    Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 16 Aug. 2025
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and butter and beat with an electric mixer on low speed until creamy, about 30 seconds.
    Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Exercising sound discretion while remaining faithful to the grantor’s wishes is a delicate balancing act that requires insight and judgment.
    Royce Ramey, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Another layer of pastry sits atop the mixture and is covered in crystal sugar, which adds a nice sweetness to contrast the tart filling, as well as a delicate crunch in each bite.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Pop a satin version on top of your usual night-out curls to make the 'do feel glamorous.
    Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 18 Jan. 2023
  • From satin pillowcases to a hydrating moisturizer, all of these products are on sale for less than $25.
    Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 13 Jan. 2023
Adjective
  • Those fine particles can stick together tightly, reducing pore space for water to move through or percolate.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2025
  • The Diggers passed out thousands of hits of Owsley Stanley’s finest and served turkey sandwiches, which Stanley had also contributed.
    Dennis McNally, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025

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“Chiffon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chiffon. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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