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
Autonomy on alien ground Each step the robot took on the powdery surface added to the scientists’ growing dataset.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2025
Crispy, powdery pecan snowballs are traditional holiday fare for many a Southern grandma.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
Back at the resort, the powdery white sandy beach—lined with designer boutiques and hip beach clubs—buzzes with paddleboarding, tanning beds in vintage-style wooden boats, and lively volleyball matches.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
During the arrest, police found a clear bag containing a pink powdery substance, believed to be the drug 2C, inside the phone that Medina Puche had given the victim for work.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2025
Crispy, powdery pecan snowballs are traditional holiday fare for many a Southern grandma.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
Back at the resort, the powdery white sandy beach—lined with designer boutiques and hip beach clubs—buzzes with paddleboarding, tanning beds in vintage-style wooden boats, and lively volleyball matches.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
During the arrest, police found a clear bag containing a pink powdery substance, believed to be the drug 2C, inside the phone that Medina Puche had given the victim for work.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powdery
Adjective
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Use the floor brush for stairs, the crevice tool for windowsills and couch cushions, and the dusting brush for dusty surfaces.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Poor Ventilation Along with the increase in moisture and humidity, another leading cause for a dusty bathroom is poor ventilation.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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New Jersey's finest, Joe and Melissa Gorga, also showed up and showed out.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The brand’s categories include women’s ready-to-wear, shoes, bags, accessories and fine jewelry at contemporary price points.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Powdery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powdery. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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