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Recent Examples of pillowy
Plus, the sandals have a thick leather strap that provides a pillowy cushion around the top of the foot, which is helpful for anyone with foot ailments.
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Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Start with the legendary cream puffs — pillowy, powdered-sugar-dusted and worth the line.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Once your flapjacks are golden brown and pillowy, stack them high and add a little (or a lot) of maple syrup.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
For dipping the pillowy crust, I was told.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
In the bedroom, a huge pillowy invite to sleep longer than my schedule allowed, an old-school record player and books that spanned everything from Where The Crawdads Sing to decorative high-fashion coffee table heroes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
They’re cushioned with a generous layer of pillowy-soft foam, and the lightweight outsole provides support and little boost in height.
—Danielle Calma, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
The creamy chocolate filling combined with the pillowy meringue topping is the stuff of dreams.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Making gnocchi from scratch is an easy and rewarding process that results in light, pillowy dumplings that perfectly complement the pesto.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026
Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Start with the legendary cream puffs — pillowy, powdered-sugar-dusted and worth the line.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Once your flapjacks are golden brown and pillowy, stack them high and add a little (or a lot) of maple syrup.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
For dipping the pillowy crust, I was told.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
In the bedroom, a huge pillowy invite to sleep longer than my schedule allowed, an old-school record player and books that spanned everything from Where The Crawdads Sing to decorative high-fashion coffee table heroes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
They’re cushioned with a generous layer of pillowy-soft foam, and the lightweight outsole provides support and little boost in height.
—Danielle Calma, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
The creamy chocolate filling combined with the pillowy meringue topping is the stuff of dreams.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Making gnocchi from scratch is an easy and rewarding process that results in light, pillowy dumplings that perfectly complement the pesto.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pillowy
Adjective
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The sky above is filled with eagles, an American flag and vaporous images.—
Will Weissert,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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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
Adjective
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This game-changing spray uses polymers to create an undetectable, weightless layer over hair, blocking frizz-causing humidity.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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And without that sense of risk, much of the evening feels curiously weightless.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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These breezy, high-rise pants from Reformation are made from lightweight linen with a relaxed, slightly wide leg that looks good on pretty much anyone.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
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These sheets are made from a lightweight cotton material that won’t trap heat.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
30 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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Airships, on the other hand, emit little carbon because their vertical lift comes from lighter-than-air gases such as helium instead of burning fuel during diagonal ascent, and their propeller propulsion can be entirely electric.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 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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The buoyant hue has a fresh and airy feel, promoting clarity of mind, creativity, and emotional harmony.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2026
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The bold plan Compared to offshore wind farms drilled into the seabed, floating wind farms use buoyant platforms that float on the water’s surface, secured by a complex system of mooring lines and anchors.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 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 6 May. 2026.
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