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pillowy

adjective

Definition of pillowynext
as in vaporous

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Recent Examples of pillowy The pillowy gnocchi makes a delicious seasonal base for a quick weeknight meal—just toss in butter and maybe a little sage. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026 Morning Buns These pillowy morning buns were inspired by the original Brittany Buns from Madison, Wisconsin. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 16 Sep. 2026 Texas Roadhouse, the restaurant chain known for its hand-cut steaks and pillowy yeast rolls, is set to swing open the doors on another Charlotte-area restaurant this fall. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2026 Add a pitcher filled with pillowy hydrangeas—the island’s signature bloom—and an everyday object becomes part of the occasion. — Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026 Japanese milk bread gives the sandwich its signature pillowy texture, but soft white bread or Texas toast work beautifully too. — Beverly Kim, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026 The firefighters made camp at two in the morning, reclining on the pillowy grass, and ate dinner around a flickering campfire. — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 The timeless shoes are the quintessential everyday style thanks to their low-profile shape, pillowy feel, and outfit-making details. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026 Goody Good Donuts Arrive early or order ahead to have your pick of Goody Good’s pillowy, perfect donuts. — Lila Harron Battis, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pillowy
  1. vaporous
  2. weightless
  3. lightweight
  4. cumulous
  5. lighter-than-air
  6. buoyant
  7. unsubstantial
  8. downy
Adjective
  • In the Christian tradition, these words are a grim warning of our transience, the vaporous substance of our lives.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Hz [Warp] Warp lodestars Seefeel are most recognizable for their vaporous blend of shoegaze, ambient, and experimental electronic music.
    — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026
Definition of vaporous
Adjective
  • Line Smoother preps and blurs, then Balance-n-Brighten delivers buildable, weightless coverage with marbleized pigments for a polished finish.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The goal, says Six Flags, is to provide an optimistic view of the future, albeit with many sudden dives and weightless moments.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of weightless
Adjective
  • In particular, a fast, lightweight touch-sensing system was created that lets the drone navigate without relying on sight.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Keep scrolling to shop for more lightweight sweaters at Nordstrom for fall.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of lightweight
Adjective
  • Sting is produced by Jamie Hilton and Michael Pontin via See Pictures together with Pictures in Paradise’s Chris Brown, with additional financing from create NSW, cumulous VFX and Spectrum Entertainment.
    — Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2023
  • The Space Launch Delta 45 weather squadron predicts a 70% chance for good conditions citing the possibility of anvil clouds moving into the area along with potential violation of its cumulous cloud rule.
    — Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2022
Definition of cumulous
Adjective
  • The volunteer-run group is pursuing an unconventional Airship to Orbit plan that could use lighter-than-air vehicles to reach space.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
  • That’s likely due to the shoes’ lighter-than-air cushioning that’s made with the highest energy-return foam that the brand has ever made.
    — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of lighter-than-air
Adjective
  • Toward the end of the show, a female model came trundling down the runway, adorned in one of the collection’s more elegant coats crafted from a buoyant faux fur.
    — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The class of buoyant new distributors who arrived at TIFF two years ago with fresh cash and big talk has thinned out considerably.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of buoyant
Adjective
  • Roadmaps are frequently high-level and unsubstantial.
    — Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
  • This can alter the amount and types of ACE-inhibiting peptides created during fermentation2—and possibly account for kombucha's unsubstantial effect on blood pressure.
    — MD Published, Verywell Health, 27 Dec. 2025
Definition of unsubstantial
Adjective
  • And when prices rocket upward — whether for food, gas or other items — consumers can count on a slow, downy descent.
    — Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 25 July 2026
  • Flavors of black cherry, star anise, and mint are set into downy tannins that linger on the palate.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
Definition of downy

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“Pillowy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pillowy. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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