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Recent Examples of pillowy
Simply dab it into the centre of the lips to complete the halo effect—soft, pillowy, and dreamy.
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Hannah Coates, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2026
With plush seating and pillowy cushions, it's meant for lounging around outside.
—Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
Vionic Walk Max Sneakers Looking for a pillowy feel with each step?
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
Chung has rabbits, including Junie, a mini rex, the softest breed of rabbit, whose pillowy, ultra-silky fur draws exclamations of amazed delight from those who touch her.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
Second, the leavening agents (baking powder or soda) activate slowly, which creates soft, pillowy cookies with a crispy edge.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025
These vegan slip-on booties are oh-so-comfy with a pillowy footbed, memory foam insole, and a festive sweater knit fold-over collar.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
If you’re paralyzed with indecision, just grab a piping-hot chive pie or a bag of massive pillowy pork buns to go.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 21 Nov. 2025
The bootie slippers are covered in a striking microwool and lined with pillowy faux fur that’s super warming.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Hannah Coates, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2026
With plush seating and pillowy cushions, it's meant for lounging around outside.
—Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
Vionic Walk Max Sneakers Looking for a pillowy feel with each step?
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
Chung has rabbits, including Junie, a mini rex, the softest breed of rabbit, whose pillowy, ultra-silky fur draws exclamations of amazed delight from those who touch her.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
Second, the leavening agents (baking powder or soda) activate slowly, which creates soft, pillowy cookies with a crispy edge.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025
These vegan slip-on booties are oh-so-comfy with a pillowy footbed, memory foam insole, and a festive sweater knit fold-over collar.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
If you’re paralyzed with indecision, just grab a piping-hot chive pie or a bag of massive pillowy pork buns to go.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 21 Nov. 2025
The bootie slippers are covered in a striking microwool and lined with pillowy faux fur that’s super warming.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pillowy
Adjective
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During cryovolcanism, liquid and vaporous water as well as other materials are ejected from inside a cosmic body.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
3 Dec. 2025
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Sculptural yet vaporous lightweight dresses were among the highlights.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Its quick-absorbing formula feels weightless on the skin—a plus in sensitive, post-treatment times.—
Kathleen Baird-Murray,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2026
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But the weightless and unimaginative action feels less cinematic than theme park-y, as if the powers that be at Sony had jumped several steps ahead in their efforts to grow this into a global juggernaut franchise.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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This incredibly lightweight, breathable windbreaker jacket has an adjustable bungee cord collar and waist for a custom fit, as well as two large pockets at the front.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Available in luxurious shades like apricot, navy, and coffee brown, the lightweight sweater is a timeless staple in any winter wardrobe.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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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
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At the end, after an angel in a cumulous cloud of white rescued the little prince from loneliness, the two groups paraded out again, this time the collaged suiting shed to reveal simple tweed dresses: round-necked, long-sleeved, calf-length, with a column of tiny gold buttons down the back.—
Vanessa Friedman,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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That bill would have allowed for biodegradable lighter-than-air gas balloons made with non-latex material to be more environmentally friendly.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
2 Jan. 2026
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Still, Leishman said interest in lighter-than-air ships has been cyclical, waxing and waning over time.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
22 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The buoyant track sees Robyn rapping about having one-night stands while 10 weeks pregnant via IVF.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
8 Jan. 2026
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That said, today’s not the best start for the overall buoyant year of 2026.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Then again … This really does sum up Reeves’s unsubstantial performance as Jonathan Harker, whose new client is definitely up to no good.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The little nightingale loved her mother’s voice too, its fizzy trajectory striking the filaments of her downiest feathers.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
19 Nov. 2025
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It’s called lanugo, which is a downy hair that appears on the skin.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Pillowy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pillowy. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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