as in grey
of the color gray
a silvery metal of some kind
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Recent Examples of silvery
But for those who feared climate change might dry up the San Francisco Bay area's signature fog, one researcher sees no evidence the region's silvery mist will vanish anytime soon.
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Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 13 June 2025
While the silvery orb won’t look anything like a berry, June’s full moon got its moniker from indigenous tribes that were inspired by the sweet berries such as strawberries that ripen and reach their peak this time of year.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 10 June 2025
With a roof coated with a white or a silvery color, the solar energy gets reflected away from the house instead of absorbed inside.
—Julia Simon, NPR, 9 June 2025
The star also prefers to keep her silvery strands golden.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2025
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Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 13 June 2025
While the silvery orb won’t look anything like a berry, June’s full moon got its moniker from indigenous tribes that were inspired by the sweet berries such as strawberries that ripen and reach their peak this time of year.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 10 June 2025
With a roof coated with a white or a silvery color, the solar energy gets reflected away from the house instead of absorbed inside.
—Julia Simon, NPR, 9 June 2025
The star also prefers to keep her silvery strands golden.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for silvery
Adjective
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One fit pairs a loose blue button-down, top buttons undone, with slouchy denim shorts and a soft grey trench coat.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Cars from all ten teams were lined up on a grey carpet under LED billboards and visitors crowded onto bleachers to watch gawk at the stars, the takeover of an iconic American location (albeit one filled with European tourists) a metaphor for the sport’s hopes.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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The watch is complemented with a black and gray bi-material rubber and gray textile strap with the Luna Rossa stripe as well as a second black rubber strap.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Its neutral gray pattern lends itself to both modern and classic interiors, and the synthetic latex backing, low pile, and flatweave design are perfect for high-trafficked areas like the entryway and family room.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Matching trousers and loafers emblazoned with hundreds of silver gemstones were an integral piece of this look too.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
26 June 2025
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To match its maritime origins, it was incised with designs of cavorting Tritons and surmounted with a silver Neptune riding a hippocampus—a lot of gaudy ornament around a big brown husk.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
26 June 2025
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“Silvery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silvery. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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