as in light
resembling air in lightness
big fluffy pillows
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Recent Examples of fluffy
His mantou are the perfect texture of soft, fluffy, and chewy, but light.
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The Learning Network, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Justin himself went ultra-snuggly for the occasion, sporting a fluffy bucket hat that looks like something a professional ice dancer might wear while traveling to the rink for practice on a cold day.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 19 May 2025
For crispy potato skin and super fluffy and light flesh, follow the lead of Hale, Donnarumma, Mooney, and recipe developer Dina Deleasa Gonsar:
Preheat the oven to 425° F.
Under cool running water, use a vegetable brush to scrub the potato clean.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2025
Blissfully, the 2002 film Lilo & Stitch gets an adaptation that is vibrant, whimsical, and earnest (and also cute and fluffy!).
—EW.com, 20 May 2025
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The Learning Network, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Justin himself went ultra-snuggly for the occasion, sporting a fluffy bucket hat that looks like something a professional ice dancer might wear while traveling to the rink for practice on a cold day.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 19 May 2025
For crispy potato skin and super fluffy and light flesh, follow the lead of Hale, Donnarumma, Mooney, and recipe developer Dina Deleasa Gonsar:
Preheat the oven to 425° F.
Under cool running water, use a vegetable brush to scrub the potato clean.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2025
Blissfully, the 2002 film Lilo & Stitch gets an adaptation that is vibrant, whimsical, and earnest (and also cute and fluffy!).
—EW.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluffy
light
Adjective
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Another chance of light rain is expected mid-morning and into the afternoon, according to the weather service forecast.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2025
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Sit lighter weight pots in a basin of water and let the water wick to the top.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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“Fluffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluffy. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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