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Recent Examples of pillowy
Peanut butter also doesn't require much to turn it into a soft, pillowy cookie.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
The bread is plush and pillowy, with a delicate crisp crust toasted just right, plus a bit of the crumb removed to make way for the good stuff — plump, tender meatballs tucked into a bright, zippy marinara that pulls the whole thing together.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
Hairspray was used with brushing to obtain the best puffy, pillowy look.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Charlotte’s newest café promises pillowy pastries, breakfast sandwiches and more.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2026
Campers would come out to find slashes in their duffels, pillowy bags of chips and coolers full of hot dogs gone.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Like the store's dark chocolate version, these seasonal marshmallows are soft and pillowy.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
The fries that come with it are wedges of potato that are crispy on the outside, pillowy soft on the inside.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Simply dab it into the centre of the lips to complete the halo effect—soft, pillowy, and dreamy.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2026
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
The bread is plush and pillowy, with a delicate crisp crust toasted just right, plus a bit of the crumb removed to make way for the good stuff — plump, tender meatballs tucked into a bright, zippy marinara that pulls the whole thing together.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
Hairspray was used with brushing to obtain the best puffy, pillowy look.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Charlotte’s newest café promises pillowy pastries, breakfast sandwiches and more.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2026
Campers would come out to find slashes in their duffels, pillowy bags of chips and coolers full of hot dogs gone.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Like the store's dark chocolate version, these seasonal marshmallows are soft and pillowy.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
The fries that come with it are wedges of potato that are crispy on the outside, pillowy soft on the inside.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Simply dab it into the centre of the lips to complete the halo effect—soft, pillowy, and dreamy.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pillowy
Adjective
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On a conceptual new EP, the British producer leads vivid journeys through vaporous synthwork and glitchy samples.—
Colin Joyce,
Pitchfork,
28 Jan. 2026
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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
Adjective
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The design of Jane and Bob's house was of that era, intended to feel weightless, floating above and looking over.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Unlike some boots that feel clunky and heavy on your feet, these feel virtually weightless Despite its lightweight design, the shoes feature durable EVA outsoles that have a slightly rugged, zig-zag pattern for ample traction in slippery weather conditions.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
2 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This eye cream has a lightweight feel that absorbs into your skin without a greasy finish.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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That balance—enhancing performance while preserving appearance—supports applications that need lightweight fabrics as well as sectors with more technical needs.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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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The city already has regulations including restrictions on single-use plastic bags for carryout, plastic straws and stirrers, and balloons filled with helium or other lighter-than-air gasses.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The black expanse of thin, dense and relatively young basalt from those centers stands in stark contrast to thicker, more buoyant continental crust, which is primarily granite but contains the full gamut of sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks and can be billions of years old.—
Evan Howell,
Scientific American,
4 Feb. 2026
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There are weak patches, but the four actors (Wilde, MVP Seth Rogen, Edward Norton and Penélope Cruz) keep it buoyant, with a crackling energy that makes the endless streams of overlapping talk play like jazz.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
31 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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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
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Sourcing the best comforters and duvet inserts—from down toppers to fluffy, featherless options—makes a downy bedscape a reality.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Pillowy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pillowy. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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