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
Pockets of that fine, powdery rock still linger today on the volcano’s flanks and inside the crater.
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Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
This feminine moment inspired us for the shoes as well; working with silk satin in powdery boudoir shades, some embroidered with delicate embroidery that features little lingerie roses and satin bows, finished with soft suede soles, that come both in comfortable kitten heels and flats.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The opening hits you with a beautiful mandarin that feels fresh and zesty, paired with the sweetest marshmallow accord that somehow manages to feel both powdery and fluffy at the same time.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Go All-In on Blue Accents If pink feels too precious, look for a warm, powdery tone and dive even deeper into pairing it with blue.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
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Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
This feminine moment inspired us for the shoes as well; working with silk satin in powdery boudoir shades, some embroidered with delicate embroidery that features little lingerie roses and satin bows, finished with soft suede soles, that come both in comfortable kitten heels and flats.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The opening hits you with a beautiful mandarin that feels fresh and zesty, paired with the sweetest marshmallow accord that somehow manages to feel both powdery and fluffy at the same time.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Go All-In on Blue Accents If pink feels too precious, look for a warm, powdery tone and dive even deeper into pairing it with blue.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powdery
Adjective
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This is not a dusty collection or hodgepodge of Gold Rush artifacts placed around a xeriscape.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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The old shelves with their dusty cans were gone, replaced by three wooden pillars, each with a small platform at chest height.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Elite-level play from the man who retained his crown as the finest running back in the land Sunday.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Devotees dress up in their finest outfits, make offerings to Lakshmi, light fireworks and sparklers, and enjoy a sweet feast.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Powdery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powdery. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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