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Adjective
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Texture Many Asian cuisines celebrate the gelatinous texture of konjac noodles, but most Westerners are not used to this texture.—
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23 Jan. 2026 -
The gelatinous blob uses a hood surrounding its head to catch prey and has detachable tentacles; its hood and tail are decorated with glowing blue-green dots.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
25 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Nerds Gummy Clusters, Mike & Ikes, gummy bears.—
Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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This probably goes without saying, but in the not-a-candidate category are people who already have short philtrums, those who naturally show a lot of teeth or have a gummy smile, and anyone with unrealistic goals or expectations.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The warm, ooey, gooey sweetness of blueberries layered with French toast is a family-favorite.—
Emma Ashe,
Southern Living,
14 Jan. 2026
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When TikToker Courtney Cooke shared her baked sweet potato stuffed with gooey American cheese, the snack quickly went viral.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
6 Jan. 2026
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Lars Nicolaysen/picture alliance via Getty Images But the glutinous cakes can easily get stuck in people's throats, restricting breathing — and sometimes causing death.—
Stephen Smith,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
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On the table next to Captain Purdie’s bunk is what looks like a copper coin, a fringe of glutinous seaweed smothering it to the surface of the wood.—
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Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Jellylike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jellylike. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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