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
Other reviews say the smell is powdery and clean, which is tolerable for swiping it on daily.
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Essence Wiley, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
Wind whips ferociously, kicking up gusts of powdery snow.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
Kilian Love, Don't Be Shy Eau de Parfum Throughout the years, Kilian’s Love, Don't Be Shy Eau de Parfum has become synonymous with Rihanna, making this powdery gourmand skyrocket in popularity.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 7 Mar. 2026
Leaves covered in powdery black sooty mold are your first clue to these pests.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
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Essence Wiley, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
Wind whips ferociously, kicking up gusts of powdery snow.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
Kilian Love, Don't Be Shy Eau de Parfum Throughout the years, Kilian’s Love, Don't Be Shy Eau de Parfum has become synonymous with Rihanna, making this powdery gourmand skyrocket in popularity.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 7 Mar. 2026
Leaves covered in powdery black sooty mold are your first clue to these pests.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for powdery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for powdery
Adjective
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It's typically utilized on things like hinges, locks, gears and machinery, in dusty environments where traditional lubricants would attract debris.—
Ben Coxworth
March 27,
New Atlas,
27 Mar. 2026
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On this gravelly, dusty, single lane, Bob Markle applied a pursuit trick that wardens learn early.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Henry Clay Frick House, er, mansion, spans an entire city block along Fifth Avenue—and nearly every inch is filled with the art enthusiast’s collection of old master paintings and fine furniture.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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The charges against him each carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and fine of $10,000.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
29 Mar. 2026
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