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adjective

Definition of gossamernext
1
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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2
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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3
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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gossamer

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noun

as in froth

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Recent Examples of gossamer
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. — 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
The line between excitement and danger is gossamer thin. — Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 29 May 2026 Then, the whole construction is filled with crème chiboust — a gossamer blend of pastry cream and Italian meringue. — Jen Rose Smith, CNN Money, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for gossamer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gossamer
  1. gauzy
  2. fluffy
  3. sheer
  4. froth
  5. flimsy
  6. transparent
  7. fluff
  8. insubstantial
Adjective
  • The late-morning sun peeked through a gauzy veil of fog, bright laughter echoing over the giddy whisper of tulle as the brides posed for pictures outside the Santa Barbara County Courthouse.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • Stylistically, these books are often surreal and oneiric, with the gauzy texture of childhood reverie.
    — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Definition of gauzy
Adjective
  • All the exquisite details—the man’s glowing salmon-pink tunic, the cherrylike tip of his headdress, the fluffy tassels—are an excuse for pure visual stimulation.
    — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
  • At the end of March, a video of a big white fluffy dog getting out of Swift’s car began to make the rounds on Twitter.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 13 July 2026
Definition of fluffy
Adjective
  • The divisive trend first crossed my desk when Jennifer Lawrence stepped out in Paloma Wool’s sheer sarong-style version of the piece last summer, pairing the flowy garment with a cool oversized T-shirt and strappy sling-backs.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 11 July 2026
  • Perfumers often create this effect with notes like white musk, skin musk, aldehydes, watery florals, sheer woods, and delicate citrus, which together can evoke a cozy sense of self-care.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 11 July 2026
Definition of sheer
Noun
  • 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.
    — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
  • 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.
    — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 9 June 2026
Definition of froth
Adjective
  • Some had Trumpian golden eagles atop the roofs, and a flimsy triumphal arch stood at the center beside the Ferris wheel.
    — Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 30 June 2026
  • Unlike modern sports trading cards, which are not only hefty but often bedazzled with autographs, jersey patches, and random holograms, the Panini stickers are flimsy and meant to be abused.
    — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 30 June 2026
Definition of flimsy
Adjective
  • Like many Maine officials, Biddeford mayor Liam LaFountain has called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the fatal shooting of 26-year-old Joan Sebastian Guerrero at the hands of a federal agent.
    — Caroll Alvarado, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • Several unresolved cases still warrant timely, transparent resolution.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 14 July 2026
Definition of transparent
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  • And last but certainly not least, carefully fluff throw pillows.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 11 July 2026
  • This show could use flexibility in runtimes to cut out the fluff.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of fluff
Adjective
  • 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.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
  • The wall was as insubstantial as a set on a film studio’s back lot.
    — Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
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