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Recent Examples of creamy
Soups are incredibly versatile, from brothy soups to creamy soups to chunky stews, so there’s something for everyone.
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Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
Enjoy leftovers by stirring bite-size pieces into risotto, adding them to a pasta bake, or stirring them into a creamy sauce and topping with a pie crust to make pot pie.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
The office is all blond wood and creamy boucle-upholstered furniture, offices encased in glass like Scandinavian fishbowls, and views over the New York City skyline.
—Chloe Schama, Vogue, 1 May 2026
Westman Atelier’s Lip Liner glides on the lips in a creamy wax blend that’s more high-performance conditioner with color payoff than a traditional waxy pencil.
—Micaela English, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026
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Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
Enjoy leftovers by stirring bite-size pieces into risotto, adding them to a pasta bake, or stirring them into a creamy sauce and topping with a pie crust to make pot pie.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
The office is all blond wood and creamy boucle-upholstered furniture, offices encased in glass like Scandinavian fishbowls, and views over the New York City skyline.
—Chloe Schama, Vogue, 1 May 2026
Westman Atelier’s Lip Liner glides on the lips in a creamy wax blend that’s more high-performance conditioner with color payoff than a traditional waxy pencil.
—Micaela English, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creamy
Adjective
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Cook and stir over medium until thickened and bubbly.—
Maddy Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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But her thickened skin, along with her toughened reputation, felt supple now.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The creamy formula skims across the lips effortlessly, depositing rich, opaque color in a single stroke and setting into a velvety-matte finish.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
10 May 2026
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The leaves of the low-growing 'Key Lime' lamb's ear (Stachys byzantina) have the same velvety texture as the familiar silver variety, and shift from lime green to yellow throughout the season.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 May 2026
Adjective
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Not only can the viscous substances gunk up the machine, leaving a residue and potentially feeding bacteria, but prolonged exposure to these molecules in the air can have negative effects, according to the American Lung Association.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2026
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That, the researchers surmise, is driving a general eastward flow of material through the viscous mantle.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The texture is silky, balancing tropical-fruit richness with crisp vegetal notes.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Around the movie’s 180-minute mark, a silky white cat named Leo appears on the scene, and this sudden burst of unpredictable energy might feel like a blessing.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Unlike regions such as southeast Florida or southern California, New York’s nearshore waters are frequently turbid and moderately rough, limiting the visibility of sharks from the air.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Why does Mitch find the view beautiful, though the water is turbid and he is enveloped in the scent of incense and candles?—
Katie Kitamura,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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Josh Groban’s satiny baritone has coated classical pop, Italian standards, Broadway boomers and holiday singalongs.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The touchpads have a smooth, satiny finish that's so much nicer under the thumb, the triggers have smooth tension that doesn't feel remotely spongy, and the permanently attached rear buttons are nice and clicky.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Let stand at room temperature, stirring occasionally, until strawberries release juices and become syrupy, at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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Orange marmalade, fish sauce, fresh lime juice, garlic, and ginger come together to create a rich, syrupy glaze for juicy pork tenderloin.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Best for chicken breasts, salad veggies, silken tofu, bread, and dairy.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Apr. 2026
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The silken charcoal bathrobes are a decadent touch, as are the welcome torrents of piping water that rain from monsoon showers and the wonderful organic soaps.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Creamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creamy. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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