as in dusty
consisting of very small particles
shelves of old books covered with floury dust
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Adjective
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SpaceX's headquarters in Starbase, Texas, which sits at the state's southern tip in the Rio Grande Valley, emerges almost unexpectedly after miles of long, dusty dirt roads.—
Maya Blackstone,
CBS News,
12 June 2026 -
The nose on my sample kicked off with some dusty funk, espresso, and dark chocolate.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Among the city’s finest is Michael Lepage, who has been honing his Paul Revere character for over 30 years.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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But in this case, store-bought is also fine—often even great.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 June 2026
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The scent is inspired by the moon, with notes of cooling musk, powdery iris, and warm, golden amber that represents a pool of moonlight.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
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On a quiet stretch of Santa Rosa Island, between Pensacola and Destin, lies Navarre Beach, a quiet coastal town with mesmerizing emerald-green waters, frequent dolphin sightings, and powdery white-sand beaches.—
Daria Bachmann,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
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“Floury.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floury. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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