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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
Pitchfork, 10 Dec. 2025
So ladies, take this from a wise, much older woman—your beloved patch will go gossamer, then go gone.
—Via Scribner, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 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
Here, Bk’s gossamer cadence is the best complement to Dev’s production.
—Pitchfork, 10 Dec. 2025
So ladies, take this from a wise, much older woman—your beloved patch will go gossamer, then go gone.
—Via Scribner, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gossamer
Adjective
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The dramatic moment came from her oversized hat, featuring a massive brim with a gauzy white veil and a butterflies fixed on top.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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These aren’t just gauzy tales from the past.—
Franklin Foer,
The Atlantic,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Made with castor seed oil and shea butter, the smooth-gliding pencil was designed to draw on fluffy, feathery strokes.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Return of Trader Joe's Peony Tulips Peony tulips are popular Trader Joe's flowers that are reminiscent of the soft, fluffy peonies that don’t typically show up at Trader Joe’s until later in the season.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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The duo’s inspiration—from Italian folklore, art, architecture, opera, cinema, religion, and the sheer beauty of their native country—shines through.—
Laurie Brookins,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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Some of these scenarios would be more painful than others for the Bulls, who likely will sink next season into another losing endeavor — perhaps by choice, perhaps by the sheer reality of their roster’s lack of talent.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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Now the vibe has reversed, suppressing some of that froth.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Investors’ exuberance for OpenEvidence is emblematic of the AI froth that has taken over health care, and JPM, in the last two years — applying the technology, and in particular its generative variety, to everything from drug discovery to back office operations to patient care.—
Katie Palmer,
STAT,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Also, the higher resolution makes the Sacred Heart sets, now transplanted to Vancouver, look especially flimsy.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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This crewneck is soft without being sloppy, breathable without feeling flimsy, and easy to layer under a cardigan or wrap.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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Get 10% off with a Patagonia promo code Patagonia coupon codes are rare to come by; the brand instead focuses on transparent pricing and consistent discounts on last season’s gear.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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Leading online gold retailers utilize advanced security measures and transparent pricing models to build trust with investors.—
Kelly Ernst,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Like other down options, this one does flatten a bit throughout the night as the fill shifts in the cover, but a quick fluff gets everything back into place.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
19 Feb. 2026
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And once dry, fluff with your hands to restore shape and volume.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 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 23 Feb. 2026.
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