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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
Sarah Khan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Nov. 2022
No matter how far-fetched the premise or gossamer-thin the story, the musical invites (compels) us to go along with its essential surrealism, to travel to that dream space where everyday life suddenly moves and sounds deliriously out of this world.
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Manohla Dargis,
New York Times,
7 May 2020
Jen Rose Smith,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
Some might be willing to find depth in his stylish, stylized but gossamer-thin depiction of a woman at the height of her performative powers struggling to bear the weight of her stage persona.
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David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The phrase Silk Road evokes caravans on the horizon spinning a colossal web across the desert, with mountains of gossamer fabrics, ideologies, and discoveries ferried from China to Europe and back.
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Sarah Khan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Nov. 2022
No matter how far-fetched the premise or gossamer-thin the story, the musical invites (compels) us to go along with its essential surrealism, to travel to that dream space where everyday life suddenly moves and sounds deliriously out of this world.
—
Manohla Dargis,
New York Times,
7 May 2020
Noun
Then, the whole construction is filled with crème chiboust — a gossamer blend of pastry cream and Italian meringue.
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Jen Rose Smith,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
Some might be willing to find depth in his stylish, stylized but gossamer-thin depiction of a woman at the height of her performative powers struggling to bear the weight of her stage persona.
—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gossamer
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Stylistically, these books are often surreal and oneiric, with the gauzy texture of childhood reverie.
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The light, gauzy fabric is airy enough to double as a swimsuit cover-up.
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This always-popular recipe yields a moist, fluffy loaf that's loaded with zucchini flavor and crunch from buttery walnuts.
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These sizable, fluffy buns will elevate your hot dog game and are a good option for serving bigger pieces of meat like brats and sausages.
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The Emmys’ producers passing up on even the slightest possibility of a Werner Herzog acceptance speech is sheer lunacy.
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For a few weeks, concerns about skyrocketing housing costs and gentrification, brought on by the city’s increasing popularity as a place to settle down, are taking a back seat to the sheer fun of international soccer.
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Well, the gentlemen need a place to park the lids, because the social froth in the Royal Box or in any other Royal Ascot enclosure can become quite demanding, and there are many, many black or grey toppers in attendance.
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Funds tend not to sit in their most crowded, highest-beta positions going into an inflation reading that could move the Fed’s path, which could be why some froth got cut off now.
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This makes for easy release, but some users find this material flimsy and hard to manage with liquid.
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Investing in a decadent body butter is like upgrading your flimsy blanket to a plush throw or changing scratchy sheets for a luxurious cotton set—the small change makes a huge difference in your life.
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This contrasts sharply with Ben Bernanke's transparent regime, which established explicit inflation targets and regular communication to enhance predictability and anchor expectations.
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Companies can prepare workers through reskilling, but also by being transparent in changes that may happen to labor as a result of automation, both for better and for worse.
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The chenille damask pattern has just enough fluff to make your bed feel like sleeping on a cloud.
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Inspired by the classic s'mores, this cake gets its signature flavor from a homemade marshmallow fluff, which whips up like an Italian meringue.
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But too few of those ideas yield satisfying conclusions, resulting in a drama that becomes treacly and insubstantial, reaching for a profundity that remains elusive.
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The wall was as insubstantial as a set on a film studio’s back lot.
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“Gossamer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gossamer. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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