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Recent Examples of pillowy
Where their debut roars, jabbing with hooks, Two Wheels Move the Soul instead inverts the noise until the sound becomes pillowy and comforting.
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Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026
And our group chats bubbled up over pillowy ‘ballet slipper lip’ products, a concealer with skin care benefits and 12 hour wear, and an innovative ‘botox in a bottle’ wrinkle serum.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
Makeup, by Emma Day, was kept neutral and glowy with a pillowy rose pink lip.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2026
Most often the soft and pillowy Italian dumplings made from potato or ricotta are tossed in marinara or Bolognese sauce, pesto or brown butter and sage.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
The 13's facade is broken up into four rounded sections that give it a pillowy look and provide a natural finger rest.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
Grill it on a griddle or in a skillet, then tuck it inside a pillowy bun.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
And the standout Turkish eggs—poached eggs, labne, and a mountain of fresh herbs atop a pillowy flatbread—debuted as a chef's special but was made a permanent fixture thanks to diner demand.
—Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
As if that wasn’t enticing enough, the formula feels pillowy-soft on the skin.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026
And our group chats bubbled up over pillowy ‘ballet slipper lip’ products, a concealer with skin care benefits and 12 hour wear, and an innovative ‘botox in a bottle’ wrinkle serum.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
Makeup, by Emma Day, was kept neutral and glowy with a pillowy rose pink lip.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2026
Most often the soft and pillowy Italian dumplings made from potato or ricotta are tossed in marinara or Bolognese sauce, pesto or brown butter and sage.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
The 13's facade is broken up into four rounded sections that give it a pillowy look and provide a natural finger rest.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
Grill it on a griddle or in a skillet, then tuck it inside a pillowy bun.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
And the standout Turkish eggs—poached eggs, labne, and a mountain of fresh herbs atop a pillowy flatbread—debuted as a chef's special but was made a permanent fixture thanks to diner demand.
—Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
As if that wasn’t enticing enough, the formula feels pillowy-soft on the skin.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pillowy
Adjective
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The slowly unfurling tones that blur at the edges hit all the marks of capital-A Ambient music, though the addition of beats keeps these songs more lively than vaporous.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
24 Feb. 2026
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Instead, his was airy, all clouds and fermatas, simultaneously vaporous and dense.—
Colin Fleming,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The concentrated, weightless formula gives full coverage with minimal product for the most natural-looking finish.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The iconic brand’s classic unisex style is a bestseller, and beloved for its lightweight ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) material that feels weightless.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Styles for men and women are available -- all with Allbirds design philosophy that's clean, modern and perfectly simple -- lightweight, bouncy and wildly comfortable.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Layering is key here, so add a lightweight mac (or a blazer), a pair of loafers (or low-heeled boots), and a chic work tote (or a smaller shoulder bag) to keep it smart.—
India Roby,
Glamour,
9 Apr. 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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The community has pushed for a public museum covering the history of the USS Macon and lighter-than-air flight.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Apr. 2026
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Last year, state legislators began debating strengthening protections and prohibiting the sale of non-biodegradable helium and lighter-than-air gas balloons.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Newborn sperm whales are negatively buoyant, making this post-birth support crucial to the calf’s survival.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Whatever its ingredients, magma is naturally buoyant.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Mar. 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 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
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“Pillowy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pillowy. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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