eggshell

adjective

Definition of eggshellnext
1
as in friable

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2
as in glossy

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Recent Examples of eggshell 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eggshell
  1. friable
  2. glossy
  3. brittle
  4. brushed
  5. breakable
  6. satin
  7. fragile
  8. glistening
Adjective
  • 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
  • However, the fragile and friable nature of aged amber likely posed a significant challenge to its removal.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Mar. 2026
Definition of friable
Adjective
  • This pair features round toes, convenient heel tabs, and glossy patent-leather uppers.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 3 July 2026
  • His brow is porcelain-smooth and suffused with light, his locks glossy and curled, his nose straight and regular.
    — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of glossy
Adjective
  • Maybe that's why, in a moment when the country feels eggshell brittle, riding has become such an essential outlet for me—a way to turn my rage into forward motion.
    — Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
  • Containment actions should be proportional, reversible where possible and informed by multiple signals rather than a single brittle heuristic.
    — Abhik Biswas, Forbes.com, 2 July 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
  • If public-key cryptography becomes breakable, attackers can impersonate services, weaken the handshakes that set up secure sessions and forge signatures that make malicious code look legitimate.
    — Kumar Mehta, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • In order to become an official Guinness World Records title holder, records must be measurable, breakable, standardizable, verifiable, and substantially different from any other current record, according to the Guinness World Records website.
    — Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 26 June 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
  • Meanwhile Karl Lagerfeld designed exquisite Weimar Kabaret-ish costumes (these ultimately proved too fragile to attach Madonna's monitoring system to.
    — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 5 July 2026
  • Gas prices ease as economic anxiety lingers Gas prices have dropped sharply in the weeks since the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran, surprising analysts who had warned drivers could be in for a summer of soaring fuel costs.
    — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2026
Definition of fragile
Adjective
  • The base is a matte cat-eye, but the whole design is finished with a shiny top coat for a glistening melted-Popsicle effect.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 July 2026
  • The 75,000 square foot, multi-level space attracts world famous DJs and guests and exists as a glistening jewel in the crown of Caesars Palace’s broad range of entertainment venues.
    — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of glistening

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