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as in gauzy
being of a material lacking in sturdiness or substance
fairies are usually depicted as wearing gossamer or tattered clothing
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as in fluffy
resembling air in lightness
the gossamer veil seemed to float about the bride as she walked down the aisle
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as in sheer
very thin and easy to see through
didn't see the gossamer spider webs until the sun hit them just right
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as in froth
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Recent Examples of gossamer
Joe Morgenstern, WSJ, 23 Jan. 2020
Both would be coated with a gossamer-thin layer of gold for reflectivity and bathed in faint laser beams to detect their oscillations—and thus their temperature.
—Charles Q. Choi, Scientific American, 11 Dec. 2019
Heller McAlpin, Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2025
Here, Bk’s gossamer cadence is the best complement to Dev’s production.
—Pitchfork, 10 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
The result is a sequence of events that’s both intriguing and gossamer-thin.
—Joe Morgenstern, WSJ, 23 Jan. 2020
Both would be coated with a gossamer-thin layer of gold for reflectivity and bathed in faint laser beams to detect their oscillations—and thus their temperature.
—Charles Q. Choi, Scientific American, 11 Dec. 2019
Noun
In Frida Kahlo’s self-portrait from 1940, two gossamer lepidoptera have alighted on her head.
—Heller McAlpin, Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2025
Here, Bk’s gossamer cadence is the best complement to Dev’s production.
—Pitchfork, 10 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gossamer
Adjective
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Looking like an early aughts version of her mom, the model posed for a watery photo shoot in a sleeveless chiffon shift dress, as well as a a gauzy white sundress with spaghetti straps and lace trim.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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Fans of Raising Hare, a memoir by Chloe Dalton that takes place in the English countryside, will be enamoured by the Urban Outfitters Bunny Toile duvet cover with an adorable storyline of the critters printed on the gauzy cotton.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Eggs, matzo meal, broth, and schmaltz come together to produce tender, reliably fluffy dumplings.—
Molly Baz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
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Blanching the nuts before grinding gives the nut flour a fluffy texture and light color that resembles all-purpose flour.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But the sheer relentlessness of its joke-cracking bodes well for future, riskier enterprises — as, for that matter, does the natural spark between Matarazzo’s repeatedly foiled would-be swagger and Giambrone’s disarming mama’s-boy act.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
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This luminous pastel shade can be worn as a sheer, frosted finish or with a bit more pigment.—
Andrea Carbajal,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2026
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Just pour in your milk, choose from three preset modes (hot milk, cold froth, or hot froth), and spin.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Now the vibe has reversed, suppressing some of that froth.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The second priciest option on our list, Alpert notes that the silhouette gives more of a house shoe vibe than traditional slipper qualities, and while there’s no tread, the soles don’t feel flimsy.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
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My first pair of Hunter rain boots actually came from my grandmother, who has an incredibly sharp eye for great shoes (and zero patience for flimsy ones).—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Broward County taxpayers deserve a clear and transparent explanation regarding commissions collected by the Broward County Tax Collector’s Office on school district property.—
Abbey Ajayi,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
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To keep this look wearable, Briceno recommends, keep the color somewhat transparent.—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
10 Mar. 2026
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This sweet fluff is like a spoonful of lemon meringue pie.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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Even their hair care lineup delivers that signature, subtle marshmallow fluff and vanilla scent, adding a touch of sensorial whimsy to every styling session.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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Scarlet’s good intentions to end wars by way of sheer determination to do what’s right might prove insubstantial in practice.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Oliver Rackham, the great historian of the British countryside, devoted a not insubstantial portion of his career to rebutting this claim, noting that there is no evidence whatsoever to suggest that these punishments were ever carried out.—
Rosa Lyster,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Gossamer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gossamer. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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