lathery

Definition of latherynext
as in foamy
covered with, consisting of, or resembling foam the lathery crests of the waves washed up and down the sandy beach

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Adjective
  • In rolling green meadows, delicate white and yellow flowers blossom on cliffs above the foamy surf of the Indian Ocean during the monsoon between July and September.
    Anna Zacharias, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
  • In addition to foamy urine, more significant proteinuria can manifest as swelling of the hands, ankles, feet, and belly.
    Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • With more than four million followers across social platforms, Affleck has continuously gained popularity through her #MomTok content, which showcases her bubbly personality and daily life as a Mormon mother leading to her current journey in television.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
  • When the butter is bubbly, remove the pan and set aside.
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Mariah Carey made a sparkling entrance at the 2026 Olympics opening ceremony in Milan on Friday.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
  • If choosing between communicating a less impressive truth versus a more sparkling illusion, keep it real and build credibility.
    Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Scrub the day away with this gentle sudsy soap, which comes in multiple scents (including fragrance free) and sizes, and is great even as the kids grow.
    Alex Apatoff, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
  • From an axe to a sudsy bar of soap, the thing that appears on each cover is drawn from a story, poem, or essay in the issue and could be recognizable anywhere.
    Kei Lim June 9, Literary Hub, 9 June 2025
Adjective
  • This absurd, frothy series was inspired by ’90s erotic dramas and from-hell thrillers.
    Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
  • When valuations are stretched and sentiment is frothy, there is a stronger chance for pullbacks to be more severe.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Lathery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lathery. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.

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