Thesaurus results for LATHERY

lathery

adjective

Definition of lathery

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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On top of the moving-camera-foamy-dark-mouth challenge, there was the plaque challenge.

— Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026
And the Coravin prosecco had maintained a thick layer of foamy mousse compared to the pour from the stopper bottle.

— Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of foamy

Adjective

Dunkin' also has a new Berry Clementine Refresher, which can be made with green tea, black tea, lemonade, oat milk, protein milk or sparkling water.

— Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Nightcap is a deliciously addictive gourmand, blending cozy vanilla and rich woods with sparkling ginger and cardamom for a spicy-sweet twist.

— Allure Editors, Allure, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of sparkling

Adjective

Friendships were forged over sudsy beverages — often, for us, in the form of a Mexican Chocolate Stout or the Citrus Paradisi IPA.

— Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
John Tufts Five Indiana breweries floated their way to the sudsy top of the 2026 World Beer Cup, earning gold, silver and bronze medal distinctions at this year's international event.

— John Tufts, IndyStar, 23 Apr. 2026

Definition of sudsy

Adjective

The essay kicked off a frothy argument in the art world, but the diagnosis was hard to ignore.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Over the years, however, the actress has proven herself remarkably versatile, pivoting nimbly from frothy rom-coms and broad comedies to searing dramas, psychological thrillers, and big-budget spectacles.

— Chris Bellamy, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of frothy

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