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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On top of the traditional orange and dusty red decor, consider adding violet and navy to the mix this fall.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025 -
Baseboards And Molding Baseboards and molding get incredibly dusty from years of neglect.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Posey would have been a fine choice, based on his three rings alone.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The two were indeed a fun, fine, refreshing, and hilarious pair.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Bloom is the fine, powdery film that coats grapes, giving them a frosty appearance.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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The former podcaster caught a break on the possession charge after testing was done on a powdery substance found in his pocket.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Floury.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floury. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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