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Recent Examples of puffy
This lightweight puffy tote offers similar features for a low price of $23, including a laptop compartment, interior storage pockets, two exterior side pockets (perfect for a water bottle in one and an umbrella in the other), and comfortable shoulder straps.
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Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2026
He was last seen wearing a white hoodie, black puffy jacket, ripped light blue jeans and black gym shoes.
—Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Let rise at room temperature until swelled and puffy, 5 hours.
—Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026
With Chris guiding the bake, the crust came out puffy yet crisp, the undercarriage firm with zero flop.
—Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
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Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2026
He was last seen wearing a white hoodie, black puffy jacket, ripped light blue jeans and black gym shoes.
—Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Let rise at room temperature until swelled and puffy, 5 hours.
—Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026
With Chris guiding the bake, the crust came out puffy yet crisp, the undercarriage firm with zero flop.
—Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puffy
Adjective
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The avocado toast starts with fluffy brioche and tops it with creamy avocado, pickled veg, crispy tofu and a scallion oil.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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Different textures of plants—fluffy, smooth, shiny, ruffled—add interest to your container garden.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The following season, Jackie was tending two downy babies — BBB (Big Bear Baby) and Stormy.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Just recently, Pera put a smooth mushroom pate on Coltivare’s menu, blanketed in a downy fluff of truffles.—
Aviva Bechky,
Houston Chronicle,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Later, other stars like Stevie Nicks, David Cassidy, and Mick Jagger mimicked the look in a more choppy, shaggy way with bangs, layers, and tons of texture—instead of the sleekness of the original look.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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During a Tuesday, April 7 appearance on Theo Von's This Past Weekend podcast, the 26-year-old country star spoke about her classic look, featuring shaggy, curly brown bangs.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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His posts, featuring his big blue eyes and fuzzy black spots, have garnered millions of views, with articles in major papers around the country and across the pond.—
Itay Hod,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Use a spoon to scrape out any fibrous fuzzy hairs.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Puffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puffy. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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