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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
Tom Williams, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2026
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
Dembele struck twice, the second time with an exquisite gossamer chip over visiting goalkeeper Berke Ozer, with Barcola adding the third.
—Tom Williams, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2026
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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The gauzy texture is made from organic cotton, and the decorative pillow shams have a highly dimensional stitching.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
20 Mar. 2026
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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
Adjective
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Also called confectioners’ sugar, powdered sugar is used in the frosting because the fine powder melds beautifully into the butter, creating a smooth, fluffy frosting.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The mousse comes out of the dispenser slowly and feels light and fluffy on your fingers.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Due to the underwater belt’s sheer size, the monumental construction revealed a community dependent on whaling, as by-products became commodities to be exchanged and traded between these local groups.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
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The sheer volume of material seemed unusual, the inmate noted.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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Blending the chives and eggs together on high first, then quickly whizzing in the cream and cheese will encourage seamless emulsification without extra froth.—
Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 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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To combat this, check for flimsy frames, loose hinges, or weak nose pads.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
26 Mar. 2026
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Campbell, who ordinarily would represent DiZoglio in court to compel the Legislature to comply, has refused to do so on the flimsy excuse that DiZoglio has not provided needed information.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Exclusively sold via the Milan Records webstore and select Sony Music direct-to-consumer retailers, double vinyl, deluxe gatefold, pressed on transparent clear vinyl.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
24 Mar. 2026
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However, the city said the centers must be transparent about their energy, water, and noise usage.—
Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Natural-finish moisturizers are not a word salad of marketing fluff—pinky promise.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2026
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The egg whites add volume and fluff, while the additional fat from the yolks makes the filling ultra smooth, as decadent as the finest chocolate mousse.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Even with her strong work, the film around her always feels, at best, insubstantial, and, at worst, incomplete.—
Chase Hutchinson,
IndieWire,
19 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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“Gossamer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gossamer. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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