as in gelatinous
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jellylike
Adjective
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Back in 2013, the gelatinous sea creature was declared the world’s ugliest animal.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025 -
Sunfish reside in open waters across the globe in tropical and temperate oceans and feed on mainly jellies and other gelatinous zooplankton like salps, squid, fish, crustaceans and algae.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The opening gives off a slightly powdery vibe that quickly transitions into these gorgeous gummy fruity notes, that are simply beautiful.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
4 Apr. 2025
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You won’t be shocked to learn they are often found in candy, like gummy worms and Skittles.—
Alix Martichoux,
The Hill,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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So both fork and spoon should be provided when the dessert has both gooey and dry elements.—
Judith Martin,
The Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2025
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Next month, Cinnabon is opening a first-of-its-kind location with sister brand Carvel that mashes up Cinnabon’s hot and gooey cinnamon rolls with Carvel’s ice creams for a selection of desserts.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Often, Marvin came up with performances on the spot as DoP Ruslan Fedotov filmed – for instance, writhing in a glutinous pool of mud.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
12 Jan. 2025
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Testers found that The Only Bean’s edamame pasta absorbed the sauces and flavors of their favorite dishes beautifully, and as a bonus, cooked faster than your standard glutinous options.—
Grace McCarty,
SELF,
13 Mar. 2024
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“Jellylike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jellylike. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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