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eggshell

adjective

Definition of eggshellnext
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as in friable

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as in glossy

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Recent Examples of eggshell The eggshell blue exterior of this historic property on the National Register of Historic Places coos to you a block off Duval Street. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026 His thoughts are contained within four eggshell-white walls, the only connection to the outside world a window above his desk. — Luca Evans, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eggshell
  1. friable
  2. glossy
  3. brittle
  4. brushed
  5. breakable
  6. satin
  7. fragile
  8. semigloss
Adjective
  • The soil is peat dark, friable, and gravid with potatoes, onions, sugar beet, lettuce, maize, and wheat that moves in dry, whispering sheets.
    — Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026
  • The second bottle, with confetti-ish contents, was equally useless—whatever had been inside had broken down into a friable mess.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2026
Definition of friable
Adjective
  • Both advise sealing the polish with a glossy top coat, to enhance the shade’s juiciness.
    — Violet Hayward, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Simkhai applied a glossy coating to otherwise classic jeans and jackets.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of glossy
Adjective
  • O’Flynn is marvelous—brittle one moment, wonderfully funny the next—and her easy chemistry with Johnson gives the film its pulse.
    — Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026
  • An untreated obsidian edge could be too sharp and brittle for some jobs.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of brittle
Adjective
  • The three-piece set includes a quilt and two pillowcases made from a premium blend of brushed microfiber, which results in a silky-smooth, lightweight texture that provides warmth, comfort, and breathability when temperatures start to rise.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Spanx AirEssentials Brushed Full-Zip Jacket Not to be missed, this zip-up jacket — complete with an ultra-soft brushed interior and stately mock neckline — offers a more sophisticated take on travel day dressing.
    — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Definition of brushed
Adjective
  • Sets with unbreakable backboards and breakaway rims are the best type for children because breakable boards and rigid rims can lead to the little ones hurting their fingers.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Water in hot springs can cause severe or fatal burns, and scalding water underlies most of the thin, breakable crust around hot springs.
    — Eve Chen, USA Today, 21 July 2026
Definition of breakable
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
Definition of satin
Adjective
  • The plant clips feature high-quality waterproof plastic that’s durable but gentle on fragile stems.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2026
  • As China’s Xi Jinping heads to Washington this week for high-stakes talks, the war in the Mideast and fragile shipping routes keep markets on edge, with analysts warning oil could still soar higher.
    — Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of fragile
Adjective
  • Opt for semigloss paint for a more forgiving front door finish to hide flaws.
    — Sydney Price, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2023
  • Finish by painting the woodwork and trim with a gloss or semigloss paint.
    — Michael Stillwell, Popular Mechanics, 27 Mar. 2023
Definition of semigloss

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