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Recent Examples of cottony An egg mass of the citrus mealybug looks like a small, white, cottony mass on the underside of a leaf. Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2024 There, the thickly forested ranges perched on a shelf of cottony clouds, offering a view of the mountaintop complex modeled after 16th century Vietnamese pagodas, including a 10-story belfry, a network of stone staircases and a giant seated Buddha. Patrick Scott, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2023 Ladybugs have also been introduced to the Galapagos to reduce cottony cushion scale and have been beneficial there as well. Susan Pransky, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2023 Come springtime, a perimeter of blossoming dogwoods will enfold the clearing in a cottony veil. Curbed, 13 Nov. 2022 Buy medium eggplant that is not cottony or bruised. The View, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2022 Mealy bugs are distinguished by the white wax covering their body and egg sacs that give them a cottony appearance. oregonlive, 11 Nov. 2019 The white, cottony look is due to a waxy coating that conceals the insects and their egg masses. Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 29 June 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cottony
Adjective
  • Getty Images Jenner's look, on the other hand, was quite a departure from her usual sleek yet shaggy pixie.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 13 May 2025
  • These were big, shaggy beasts belonging to a Toda tribe.
    Cyril E. Holland, Outdoor Life, 8 May 2025
Adjective
  • In the final scene of Sirens, Simone stands on the grounds of the mansion, gazing out at the sunset in a silky blue dress.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
  • Made from a silky polyester-Lycra spandex microfiber blend, these gloves feel luxurious on your skin, offering full UV protection (UPF 50+).
    Marie Lodi, Allure, 22 May 2025
Adjective
  • Anousheh’s role is to incentivize breakthroughs in areas like carbon removal, space exploration, clean water, and longevity—big, hairy problems that can't be solved on a tight deadline or narrow budget.
    Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
  • Black hairy tongue is a benign condition characterized by an abnormal coating of carpet-like papillae on the top surface of the tongue.9 Accidental ingestion during gargling: Hydrogen peroxide solutions up to 9% are usually safe to consume if swallowed while gargling.
    Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 12 May 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
  • Iñárritu also used his Cannes visit as a soft launch for his next wild experiment, with Tom Cruise.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
  • Since then, only a few structural modifications and modern changes have been made—wood-burning stoves were replaced by propane heaters, and horses and mules were swapped for llamas (their feet are softer and less damaging to the ground).
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 21 May 2025
Adjective
  • Reviled as rats with wings or, by a slimmer margin, beloved as downy, dirty urban icons, pigeons seem as much a part of New York as its skyline.
    Sarah Maslin Nir, New York Times, 3 May 2025
  • Nests can take up to three months to build, and typically contain sticks, grass, moss, cornstalks, lichen, fine woody material, downy feathers and sometimes greenery.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 1 May 2025

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“Cottony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cottony. Accessed 27 May. 2025.

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