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as in fine
being of a material lacking in sturdiness or substance
that gossamery dress should be washed gently by hand so it doesn't disintegrate
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as in fluffy
resembling air in lightness
a gossamery feather floating on the breeze
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as in sheer
very thin and easy to see through
use this gossamery cheesecloth to strain the liquid out of the cottage cheese
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Adjective
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Once, French cuisine had a lock on fine dining in this city.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026 -
Nick Blankenburg has been fine in the D-corps, but from a physicality standpoint, Josh Manson can’t get back quickly enough.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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Look out for dishes like chop suey of langoustines—the tender langoustines come in a rich fish velouté topped with a halo of fluffy coriander and alfalfa foam—or green peas with baby scallops and green caviar.—
Eddi Fiegel,
Robb Report,
7 May 2026
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In particular, triggering a bolt seems to require extreme events more typically associated with supernovas, black holes, and particle colliders than with fluffy clouds.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Given the sheer number of stocks offering dividends, identifying the right ones is not always straightforward.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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Not to mention, there’s the sheer natural beauty of the Verde River and the red-rock formations the region is known for.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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Replacing flimsy closet shelving, adding adjustable pantry shelves, or installing hooks can turn cluttered spaces into organized ones and improve everyday routines.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
6 May 2026
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The knit material keeps things breathable, while the memory foam insole cushions every step without feeling overly soft or flimsy.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
5 May 2026
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Many people also look for evidence of accreditations, dentist credentials, and transparent pricing.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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After nearly two decades of building a transparent and responsible business in Europe, sustainable apparel brand Armedangels is launching in the United States.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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American frontier labs hold the lead on models, chips, and lithography — but the report finds near-unanimous conviction among leaders that this advantage is fragile.—
Rachel Keidan,
semafor.com,
7 May 2026
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Although the population size seems to be stable, threats from climate change — rising ocean levels surrounding small islands — and from the ongoing loss of their habitat to human development will take a toll on their already fragile island worlds over the coming decades.—
Craig Stanford,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
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Hairstylist Ashley Ruiz pulled her hair back into a super sleek bun, and makeup artist Jenna Nicole gave her an almost-red magenta lip with a flawless, delicate cat eye.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
7 May 2026
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With waitlists that seemingly double with each restock, pairs in delicate ivory and chartreuse bring a romantic touch to everyday staples when styled with soft knits and lightweight jackets.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
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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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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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“Gossamery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gossamery. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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