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as in filmy
being of a material lacking in sturdiness or substance
wore a gown of cobwebby georgette
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as in stereotyped
used or heard so often as to be dull
cobwebby bits of cracker-barrel philosophy that were stale even 200 years ago
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as in sheer
very thin and easy to see through
a cobwebby crocheted doily
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The soap combines with the minerals in the water to leave a filmy residue on your hands.
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Skin that feels tight or filmy after showering and hair that looks dull despite quality products are other common red flags.
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This is a directed, stereotyped behavior in which the highest-resolution region of the somatosensory surface is brought to bear on the object requiring the most detailed analysis.
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Latinos are a fundamental part of American history and culture, and one of the largest communities in the United States, yet their presence in Hollywood has long been limited, stereotyped, or overlooked.
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The sleeveless gown featured a semi-sheer corset bodice with a curtain of lace foliage that cascaded down past the thigh-high slit, forming an elegant silhouette.
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Nonetheless, some 120,000 Mint Juleps are consumed across two sunny days at Churchill Downs during the Kentucky Derby, proving that some cocktails can become refreshing daytime summer sippers just by sheer force of will, and a little crushed ice.
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But a gossamer jacket tossed over a swimsuit on a breezy evening?
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The type of memory flashbacks that are shot at knee level, gauzy and out of focus, with a gossamer visual touch to conjure whispering, buried emotions of the past.
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Depredation occurs when a shark steals an angler’s catch off their line, and Florida’s fishers are tired of it.
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Pugh is tired of seeing her mom suffer by no fault of her own.
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Many caftans come in dainty, transparent styles, so coordinate your sheer number with the pieces underneath—whether that's your swimwear or basics from your everyday closet is your choice.
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Companies that build responsible, transparent approaches to audience understanding will be better positioned for long-term success.
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Stylistically, these books are often surreal and oneiric, with the gauzy texture of childhood reverie.
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The light, gauzy fabric is airy enough to double as a swimsuit cover-up.
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Maternal inheritance is not the only mode of endosymbiont acquisition; in less obligatory associations hosts may also acquire them from the environment.
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Not just an obligatory gesture but something that felt genuine and heartfelt.
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“Cobwebby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cobwebby. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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