as in dusty
consisting of very small particles
the kind of powdery snow that is perfect for skiing
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Recent Examples of powdery
All experts agree that nothing is more bulletproof than a matte liquid lipstick with a soft, powdery finish.
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Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
There was powdery snow in the deep, firm prints, and even the claw marks were well defined.
—Tom Stacer, Outdoor Life, 20 Feb. 2025
Its citrus scent takes the citronella-leaning fragrance category to new, sophisticated heights by pairing its citrus medley blend with soft, powdery florals that soften its usually sharp zestiness.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Feb. 2025
Just like the original fragrance it’s based on, this oil features an aromatic mix of juicy grapefruit, apple-like quince, and soft, powdery florals (jasmine and rose, to be exact) all balanced with a musky base.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Feb. 2025
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Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
There was powdery snow in the deep, firm prints, and even the claw marks were well defined.
—Tom Stacer, Outdoor Life, 20 Feb. 2025
Its citrus scent takes the citronella-leaning fragrance category to new, sophisticated heights by pairing its citrus medley blend with soft, powdery florals that soften its usually sharp zestiness.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Feb. 2025
Just like the original fragrance it’s based on, this oil features an aromatic mix of juicy grapefruit, apple-like quince, and soft, powdery florals (jasmine and rose, to be exact) all balanced with a musky base.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powdery
Adjective
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This record is a gentle correction for listeners who think of blues as either dusty or loud.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
19 June 2025
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Workers in overalls walk down dusty streets that turn into dusty tracks before petering out to nowhere.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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The cake itself was fine and light, but might benefit from a soak of some kind.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Electric cars are fine, but not everyone should be forced to own one.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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“Powdery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powdery. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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