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Recent Examples of nappy
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
There are plenty of dirty nappies at the minute, so we’re being kept quite busy!
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 7 Aug. 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
And what is more Rich Mom than a Bottega clutch bag big enough for nappies, wet wipes and a handful of Fenty beauty products?
—Alex Kessler, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2023
At the same time, the urban population growth was spurring a massive increase in the use of non-recyclable waste products, including tons of disposable nappies.
—Carolyn Barber, Fortune, 13 July 2023
Noun
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
There are plenty of dirty nappies at the minute, so we’re being kept quite busy!
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 7 Aug. 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
And what is more Rich Mom than a Bottega clutch bag big enough for nappies, wet wipes and a handful of Fenty beauty products?
—Alex Kessler, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2023
At the same time, the urban population growth was spurring a massive increase in the use of non-recyclable waste products, including tons of disposable nappies.
—Carolyn Barber, Fortune, 13 July 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nappy
Adjective
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The pita on the Saturn was puffy, chewy and pocked with toasty bubbles from the grill, just like before.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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The sun was shining, the sky was cobalt, and the clouds over New Zealand’s South Island were prettier and puffier than any Pixar animator would dare render.—
Alison Boleyn,
Robb Report,
26 July 2025
Noun
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For the summer annuals that are still thriving, combine them with fall annuals such as mums, pansies, or violas.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 Aug. 2025
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Doherty is taking her girlfriend, while Cooper is already planning to bring his entire family — mum, dad, both brothers and sister-in-law (but only his parents can actually get tickets to be inside the room).—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The primary reason: big, fluffy North Atlantic cod fillets.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Aug. 2025
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It’s stuffed with a plush polyester fill that is safe for people with allergies or sensitive skin while still delivering that fluffy hotel bedding feel and look.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There will also be live music A $30 package gets you pork tastings, a few sides and a beer from LauderAle, plus a vote for whose hog was the best.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Aug. 2025
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Julian Mountain Brewfest will feature beers and wines from nine local beer, cider and wine makers, noon to 4 p.m. at Nickel Beer.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Penguin chicks hatch with fluffy downy feathers that aren't waterproof.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
31 July 2025
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Four goslings twisted their downy necks to stare at me hard.—
Blair Braverman,
Outside Online,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Stop in at Haw River Tap & Table for a barroom with board games, a spacious patio, farmhouse-style ales, and an atmosphere that feels like hanging out at a friend’s house.—
Kelly Alexander,
Southern Living,
10 Aug. 2025
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Weekend beers: Funky Buddha Brewery in Oakland Park will try to flip the switch to fall on Friday with the seasonal release of cinnamon-y/marshmallow-y Sweet Potato Casserole ale in six-packs.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Labor of love sometimes translates as a low budget or shaggy overall appearance.—
Scott Phillips,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Barr — who is tall with long, shaggy hair and was dressed like a surfer the day of our interview — has never been afraid to try new things in pursuit of adventure.—
Salvador Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Above, the flybridge measures an even more impressive 660 square feet, and is divided into a rear social area with loose furniture (it can be cleared to make a dance floor), a mid-deck cocktail bar with stools and a retractable television beside a central lounge.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
13 Aug. 2025
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Total alcohol sales of beer, wine, spirits, seltzers and ready-to-drink cocktails fell in 2024 for the first time in three years, according to data firm NIQ, but barely—sales dipped less than 1%, from $113.6 billion to $112.9 billion.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Nappy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nappy. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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