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Recent Examples of pillowy
Grill it on a griddle or in a skillet, then tuck it inside a pillowy bun.
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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
Think of your go-to Juicy Tube lip gloss; pillowy soft and glassy, with just enough pigment to pop.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 23 Feb. 2026
New Orleans-Style Beignets for Mardi Gras Biting into a pillowy, powdered beignet still fresh from the fryer is one of life’s finest pleasures, and there’s no time like Mardi Gras to indulge in one of New Orleans’ most famous dishes.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
On the other hand, a true-to-skin liner and lipstick can give your pout a naturally pillowy effect.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
The day is practically a holiday and an excuse to indulge in those sweet, pillowy orbs filled with everything from classic prune to custard to flavors and specialty paczki crafted by creative bakers.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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
Think of your go-to Juicy Tube lip gloss; pillowy soft and glassy, with just enough pigment to pop.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 23 Feb. 2026
New Orleans-Style Beignets for Mardi Gras Biting into a pillowy, powdered beignet still fresh from the fryer is one of life’s finest pleasures, and there’s no time like Mardi Gras to indulge in one of New Orleans’ most famous dishes.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
On the other hand, a true-to-skin liner and lipstick can give your pout a naturally pillowy effect.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
The day is practically a holiday and an excuse to indulge in those sweet, pillowy orbs filled with everything from classic prune to custard to flavors and specialty paczki crafted by creative bakers.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 13 Feb. 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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Crafted with a soft, weightless material in an easy pull-on design, the Elleven Linen Maxi Skirt offers a flexible, comfortable fit that moves with you.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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Everything is so durably constructed that the digital clutter and emotional discomfort feels weightless.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The lightweight, barely-there formula dries pretty quickly, and there’s absolutely no sticky finish.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
19 Mar. 2026
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Founded by Julissa Prado, this line—which caters to curly hair—is packed with products that really deliver, including this beloved lightweight mousse which is proven to enhance definition and deeply hydrate.—
Dominic Cadogan,
Glamour,
19 Mar. 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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But even at Thanksgiving, this lighter-than-air pie filling is welcome amid a sea of other, thicker custard pies.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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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
Adjective
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The buoyant young Olympic skating gold medalist, the true Queen of Oakland, is awarded the key to the city by Mayor Barbara Lee at a rally with 4,000 cheering fans outside City Hall.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The first feature in 12 years from co-directors Lord and Miller — whose collaborations include The Lego Movie, the Spider-Verse films, 21 Jump Street and its sequel — the new film shows their facility for buoyant humor and heartfelt emotion very much intact.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 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 23 Mar. 2026.
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