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
But Davos of course goes beyond powdery slopes, clean air, and winter charm.
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Vaishali Nigam Sinha, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The star top note is sweet green tea, which is flanked by powdery freesia and warm amber.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
The formula is lightweight and non-greasy, with a soft, powdery finish that helps prevent irritation without feeling heavy.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Select a fine grind—similar to table salt, but not as powdery as espresso—for your moka pot.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 Jan. 2026
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Vaishali Nigam Sinha, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The star top note is sweet green tea, which is flanked by powdery freesia and warm amber.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
The formula is lightweight and non-greasy, with a soft, powdery finish that helps prevent irritation without feeling heavy.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Select a fine grind—similar to table salt, but not as powdery as espresso—for your moka pot.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for powdery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for powdery
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These findings suggest that strong, organized magnetic fields may have been common in the early universe, especially in dusty starburst galaxies like Arp 220's ancient counterparts.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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These Cabernets often deliver bold black currant, plum, and dark chocolate flavors, layered with savory iron, dusty spice, herbs, and mineral notes.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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If your home naturally receives plenty of sun, your indoor plants may be perfectly fine.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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If your oven doesn’t have a lot of stains and grease buildup, monthly cleaning should be fine.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Powdery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powdery. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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