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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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With Chris guiding the bake, the crust came out puffy yet crisp, the undercarriage firm with zero flop.—
Tristan Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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Wear your bulkiest pieces on the plane A puffy parka or clunky pair of boots can take up a solid chunk of suitcase space.—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The years never took their toll on my mum.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Mar. 2026
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Even when the crew at LateNighter pressed for specifics the day before SNL UK bowed, Peacock remained mum on the premiere time.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Popular selections include hearty sandwiches on rustic breads and fluffy frittatas, whose filling specifics change daily based on whatever is ripe and ready in the area.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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But there's something very magical and light and fluffy about this frosting and its capacity to hold air.—
Emily Elias,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Later in the day, wine, beer, cocktails, and light bites are available at the pool, lobby area, and the sun porch off of the lobby.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Apr. 2026
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He was also charged with petty larceny for swiping the beer from a nearby BP gas station.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Just recently, Pera put a smooth mushroom pate on Coltivare’s menu, blanketed in a downy fluff of truffles.—
Aviva Bechky,
Houston Chronicle,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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When the ale has boiled, pour over the eggs very slowly at first to prevent curdling, then pour backwards and forwards until the mixture appears all alike and smooth.—
Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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It’s best known for its 805 Beer, a blonde ale.—
Tara Duggan,
San Francisco Chronicle,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Drizzle over butter mixture, then mix with a fork until shaggy pieces form.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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Marsh gave way to thicker moss and shaggier shrubs.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This is a real destination spot for people who appreciate the art of cocktail crafting, and for those who yearn for a taste of today while reveling in the atmosphere of yesterday.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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There will also be frozen cocktails and shareable drinks like Spill the Tea, a punch with vodka, nigori sake, lychee, jasmine and citrus.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Nappy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nappy. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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