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
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Seen from there, the sandstone pylons of Luxor’s temple rose to an open sky, eternally patient in the dusty, pearlescent light.—
Chris Wallace,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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Down a dusty street in Jereif West, Fatima Bahlawi, 20 months old, lay wailing in her mother’s arms, waving limbs that were thin as sticks.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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What an amazing display of Mother Nature at her finest.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Powdery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powdery. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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