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Recent Examples of fleecy This one has a polyester filing protected by a waterproof liner so no accidents will seep in, and the removable fleecy cover is machine-washable. Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 6 Oct. 2022 This was a Paulie music-hall pastiche, paraphrasing the public-domain (i.e. free) fleecy kids’ rhyme, written by Sarah Josepha Hale and Lowell Mason, in 1830. Liza Lentini, SPIN, 20 July 2022 Here’s this fleecy white creature, submissive and prepared for the bloodbath soon to come, a pure being, elevated far above the muck. Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2022 Cross-legged opposite Cooper in her fleecy armchairs, assuming the roles of therapist and client feels inevitable. Beatrice Hazelhurst, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2022 See All Example Sentences for fleecy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleecy
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
  • 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
  • The pedals are made from a silky polyurethane material, while the stems feature a metal wire base that is wrapped in plastic.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
  • The palate is silky smooth yet robust, showcasing flavors of brown sugar, dark stone fruit, cinnamon bark, and sweet tobacco.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025

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“Fleecy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleecy. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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