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Recent Examples of fluffiness
Doing so with a few clean dryer balls or tennis balls can help restore fluffiness.
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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
Just be sure your wash settings work for your comforter, always wash it on its own, and avoid fabric softener which can reduce fluffiness over time.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
For ultimate fluffiness and thorough drying, use wool dryer balls instead.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 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
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
Just be sure your wash settings work for your comforter, always wash it on its own, and avoid fabric softener which can reduce fluffiness over time.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
For ultimate fluffiness and thorough drying, use wool dryer balls instead.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 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 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
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The top is extra supportive thanks to an extended bottom and somehow offers cleavage without flimsiness.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The rest of the house had her mother’s easy sense of style and airiness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
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As a result, the aesthetic is dominated by the warm tones of walnut wood furniture with rounded details; light gray walls creating a neutral backdrop for the brand’s collections, and mirrored details amplifying the sense of airiness.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Are laughter and lightness merely opiates, or tools of the revolution, or both, or neither?—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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Even before the Elite Eight tipped off, Auriemma said the Huskies were operating with a lightness he’s rarely ever seen in 41 seasons at the helm of the program.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Fluffiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluffiness. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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