as in plastic
capable of being easily molded or modeled
the children made little animals with the colorful, waxy modeling clay
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Recent Examples of waxy
The condition can occur after long periods of drought or a wildfire, when soil particles become coated with waxy substances as organic matter decomposes.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025
Denim and leather were a popular pairing, as well as camouflage and waxy coatings.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
Her camel coat appeared waxy and poorly tailored — something, commenters pointed out, went against everything the fashion titan stood for.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
As broadleaf evergreens, rhododendrons have developed a waxy coat on their leaves to help prevent water loss.
—Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025
Denim and leather were a popular pairing, as well as camouflage and waxy coatings.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
Her camel coat appeared waxy and poorly tailored — something, commenters pointed out, went against everything the fashion titan stood for.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
As broadleaf evergreens, rhododendrons have developed a waxy coat on their leaves to help prevent water loss.
—Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for waxy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waxy
plastic
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Plastic is made of petrochemicals, and petrochemical companies are increasing their plastic outputs to make up for lower sales of oil and gas.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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Cover the area with a layer of clear plastic sheeting.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Waxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waxy. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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