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Recent Examples of fluffiness
Cream cheese adds a moist fluffiness to the traditional bites.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
Here's how to restore fluffiness, eliminate allergens, and extend their life.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026
Then, tumble dry on low heat with clean tennis balls or dryer balls to break up clumps and restore fluffiness.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
Doing so with a few clean dryer balls or tennis balls can help restore fluffiness.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
The subtle piping along the border gives it a refined look, and Baker appreciates that the fluffiness feels full without being too exaggerated, which is great for those who prefer a more minimal bedspread.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
For homes with pets and kids, this machine-washable throw is a smart pick; simply lay the blanket flat to dry and shake it out to restore its fluffiness.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
The first flavor, Queen Charlotte Sponge Cake, combines the luxurious fluffiness of the queen’s bouffant hair with the silkiness of her gowns.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
Here's how to restore fluffiness, eliminate allergens, and extend their life.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026
Then, tumble dry on low heat with clean tennis balls or dryer balls to break up clumps and restore fluffiness.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
Doing so with a few clean dryer balls or tennis balls can help restore fluffiness.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
The subtle piping along the border gives it a refined look, and Baker appreciates that the fluffiness feels full without being too exaggerated, which is great for those who prefer a more minimal bedspread.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
For homes with pets and kids, this machine-washable throw is a smart pick; simply lay the blanket flat to dry and shake it out to restore its fluffiness.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
The first flavor, Queen Charlotte Sponge Cake, combines the luxurious fluffiness of the queen’s bouffant hair with the silkiness of her gowns.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluffiness
Noun
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The legal flimsiness of the indictment indicates just how far Blanche’s DOJ is willing to go to please the president.—
Quinta Jurecic,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
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The Federal Police deployed a massive show of force — including armored vehicles and heavy weaponry — to apprehend a small group, creating a media spectacle that starkly contrasted with the flimsiness of the legal case.—
Evandro Cruz Silva,
The Dial,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Compared with those of the older behemoths, the stairs of this 105-story giant do have an airiness about them, which was apparently an intention in the design.—
Michelle Sinclair Colman,
Curbed,
7 May 2026
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Bamboo is already known for being breathable, but these have a particular airiness and smooth feel that reminds me of my favorite silk button-down shirt.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There was a lightness in this really dark time.—
Breana Pitts,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Rabin’s lyrics had been standard unrequited-love fare; Anderson rewrote them about a deeper spiritual loneliness and the drive to overcome it, and delivered them in his usual manner, the lightness of his tone somehow amplifying the thundering force of his conviction.—
Andy Cush,
Pitchfork,
9 May 2026
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“Fluffiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluffiness. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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