as in adhesive
tending to adhere to objects upon contact
the outside of the bottle was gummy with old dribbles of salad oil
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Recent Examples of gummy
Break-Apart Bunny This is a classic chocolate bunny but with a twist—it's filled with tiny gummy carrots.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2025
Previously, gummy vitamins dominated the brand’s focus due to the product’s high sales, but the ONS analysis uncovered the superior profitability and faster velocity of effervescent tablets.
—Aziz Jafri, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Brands like Wana and Wyld have created unique flavors like elderberry, huckleberry, and blood orange, transforming the gummy game into something truly refined.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
Other examples have included utilizing them in asphalt, stand-up paddle boards … and even gummy bears.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2025
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2025
Previously, gummy vitamins dominated the brand’s focus due to the product’s high sales, but the ONS analysis uncovered the superior profitability and faster velocity of effervescent tablets.
—Aziz Jafri, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Brands like Wana and Wyld have created unique flavors like elderberry, huckleberry, and blood orange, transforming the gummy game into something truly refined.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
Other examples have included utilizing them in asphalt, stand-up paddle boards … and even gummy bears.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gummy
Adjective
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The model consists of an aluminum frame covered in latex, foam, straw, acrylic paint and adhesive, all attached to a metal base.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
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Phone grips have been around for a while, popularized by PopSockets, but the ones in this guide attach via magnets instead of an adhesive or a clamp.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
6 Apr. 2025
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Rakestraw was excellent in training camp last year, showing a knack for the ball, sticky coverage and physicality in the run game.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Vionic Kimmie Sneakers $130 $60 at Amazon These Vionic sneakers have perforated suede leather uppers that provide maximum airflow to keep your feet cool on hot, sticky afternoons.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Gummy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gummy. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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