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Recent Examples of nappy
Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2025
But composting services aren’t universally available and some of the products are less absorbent than normal nappies, critics say.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 1 July 2025
More chaos, more laughs, more nappies and more...everything!
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 20 May 2025
Not to mention having the epic yellow nappies from the waist down.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Atletico Madrid, Leganes, Sevilla, Betis and Mallorca were among those to use their stadiums as collection points for materials donated by supporters, with food, blankets, nappies and water sent by road to those who badly needed them.
—Dermot Corrigan, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
The results are wondrous: a delightfully discordant fever dream that covers high fashion nappies, boots inspired by André Courrèges, and a puff-sleeve wedding dress suggesting both restriction and a strange kind of freedom.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2024
Noun
These are giant concrete-like clusters of cooking oil, grease, nappies, wet wipes and such that congeal into masses in our sewers, clogging networks.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2025
But composting services aren’t universally available and some of the products are less absorbent than normal nappies, critics say.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 1 July 2025
More chaos, more laughs, more nappies and more...everything!
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 20 May 2025
Not to mention having the epic yellow nappies from the waist down.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Atletico Madrid, Leganes, Sevilla, Betis and Mallorca were among those to use their stadiums as collection points for materials donated by supporters, with food, blankets, nappies and water sent by road to those who badly needed them.
—Dermot Corrigan, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
The results are wondrous: a delightfully discordant fever dream that covers high fashion nappies, boots inspired by André Courrèges, and a puff-sleeve wedding dress suggesting both restriction and a strange kind of freedom.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nappy
Adjective
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It is praised by online commenters for its traditional cheese enchiladas, puffy tacos and thin, light tortilla chips that are a holdover from El Rancho Grande.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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The look was completed with pillow-like, puffy material around her feet and neck.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
Noun
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Evie’s eccentric family also featured, including fiercely loving single mum Suz (Suranne Jones), sister Izzie (Liv Hill), boyfriend Josh (Adam Long), and frustrating neighbor Callum (Owen Cooper).—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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The dinner scene with Niall’s mum, Lori (Neve McIntosh), and Ruben’s mum, Maura (Marianne McIvor) — when Joanna confronts them over Ruben’s behaviour — is both chilling and cathartic.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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This comforting chicken casserole is filled with fresh herbs and veggies and topped with fluffy homemade biscuits instead of pie crust.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
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Char siu short rib on a tiny fluffy bun mimics the McRib in what Barua calls a BBQ McBao.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Alcohol While a cold glass of beer or a mixed drink may feel refreshing in the moment, alcohol dehydrates you.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2026
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Jobs’ ‘beer test’ may sound unserious compared to today’s increasingly popular Myers-Briggs assessments and 90-minute exams.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Plants produce a basal rosette of downy foliage in their first year and flower in the second season, after which the plants typically die out.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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The following season, Jackie was tending two downy babies — BBB (Big Bear Baby) and Stormy.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Come evening, and the amber lighting of the Manor Inn beguiles; settle in with a pint of the local Wainwrights ale and its beef brisket with red wine gravy and roasted root vegetables.—
Rob Crossan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 2026
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The lobster rolls are just as good—even better when washed down with a local ale from Buzzards Bay Brewing.—
Anna Laird Barto,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Some shaggy buffalo drowsed in a patch of shade, and a hose fed water into a large puddle where a white goose paddled in tight circles.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Burtka sported a shaggy hairstyle and a black coat, adding a red tie.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The menu features craft cocktails, beer, wine, and a handful of light bites—Lili’s Martini, a lychee-and-lemon take on the classic cocktail, is the standout drink.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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The event will take place on Thursday, June 4 in Los Angeles, beginning with an intimate cocktail reception and awards ceremony followed by an IndieWire 30th anniversary dance party complete with food trucks and other surprises.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
11 May 2026
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“Nappy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nappy. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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