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Recent Examples of eggshell
Tiles and Grout According to Duarte, eggshell powder and vinegar or citric acid works wonders on tiles and grout.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2025
The recipe and the list of ingredients to make eggshell water are quite simple:
Boil a gallon of water.
—Stacey Leasca, Southern Living, 7 May 2024
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
Let’s try this again: Imagine the color of cream cheese, that off-white, almost yellowish or eggshell white hue that graces our bagels and our cheesecakes in dense, creamy swirls.
—SI.com, 20 Oct. 2017
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2025
The recipe and the list of ingredients to make eggshell water are quite simple:
Boil a gallon of water.
—Stacey Leasca, Southern Living, 7 May 2024
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
Let’s try this again: Imagine the color of cream cheese, that off-white, almost yellowish or eggshell white hue that graces our bagels and our cheesecakes in dense, creamy swirls.
—SI.com, 20 Oct. 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eggshell
Adjective
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Those unregulated hazardous substances include liquid waste, friable, asbestos wastes and combustion wastes.—
Stuart Dyos,
Nashville Tennessean,
16 Dec. 2025
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Texture comes into play here, as well, with wispy nests of friable katayifi topping each scallop.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Place the pie plate directly on the heated stone or skillet and bake for 15–20 minutes, until the sides are set and the bottom looks dry and matte, not glossy.—
Monti Carlo,
AJC.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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The high heel and horsebit combo could also be found as part of a glossy reptilian knee-high boot.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Silver and gold, however, lack a ductile-to-brittle transformation point.—
Eric Sullivan,
Scientific American,
21 Feb. 2026
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Failing to care for your nails correctly could lead to brittle nail beds, painful hangnails and issues that extend beyond your fingers and toes.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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
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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
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Ford’s variations on roses can come a la carte, in a decorative nine-piece box, on stems, in breakable chocolate shells and can cost as little as $10 apiece or as much as $150 for a full bouquet.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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Her fearless mind had to contend with the reality of her breakable body.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Nerves about tech are fragile, and that has left the S&P 500 trading sideways.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Alna’s thin and fragile skeleton was so well preserved that the researchers were able to conduct histological examination, studying microscopic bone structures.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Pop a satin version on top of your usual night-out curls to make the 'do feel glamorous.—
Jasmine Washington,
Seventeen,
18 Jan. 2023
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From satin pillowcases to a hydrating moisturizer, all of these products are on sale for less than $25.—
Isabel Garcia,
Peoplemag,
13 Jan. 2023
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Opt for semigloss paint for a more forgiving front door finish to hide flaws.—
Sydney Price,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2023
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Finish by painting the woodwork and trim with a gloss or semigloss paint.—
Michael Stillwell,
Popular Mechanics,
27 Mar. 2023
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“Eggshell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eggshell. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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