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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. 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 See All Example Sentences for powdery
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Adjective
  • Just think about where your luggage has been; it gets hauled through airports, goes for a ride on a conveyor belt, rolls across dusty parking lots, is stashed into overhead bins, and is often handled by multiple people with no guarantee of clean hands.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
  • He’s worn them outside on dusty furniture, has cat fur all over them ...
    Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 28 June 2025
Adjective
  • The cake itself was fine and light, but might benefit from a soak of some kind.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
  • 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 8 Jul. 2025.

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