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Recent Examples of wispy
And third, the center of the nebula is obscure, with what looks like a wispy cloud in the foreground blocking us from seeing the central star itself.
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Big Think, 11 Feb. 2026
Her wispy blond hair filled my screen; her big blue eyes stared out at me.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2026
Her makeup, styled by Joel Vasquez, was just as flirtatious, featuring wispy lashes, rosy blush and a glossy lip.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Plants with large leaves, like lamb’s ear, lady’s mantle, or heuchera add coarse texture, while plants with wispy, ferny, or narrow leaves like daylilies, yarrow, and ornamental grasses add fine texture.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
Bangs are having a big, bold moment thus far in 2026, and Kardashian's wispy fringe is right on trend.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Feb. 2026
Roan turned heads in a semi-sheer gown that featured a see-through wispy skirt, intricate beading, lace details, cap sleeves with structured shoulders, and a lace-up corset.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
Within the image, thick clouds of cold hydrogen gas arrange themselves into ridges and wispy filaments.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 21 Jan. 2026
This results in plasma flows curving backward instead of expanding freely, and old plasma is pushed sideways, forming long, wispy tails.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 17 Jan. 2026
Big Think, 11 Feb. 2026
Her wispy blond hair filled my screen; her big blue eyes stared out at me.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2026
Her makeup, styled by Joel Vasquez, was just as flirtatious, featuring wispy lashes, rosy blush and a glossy lip.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Plants with large leaves, like lamb’s ear, lady’s mantle, or heuchera add coarse texture, while plants with wispy, ferny, or narrow leaves like daylilies, yarrow, and ornamental grasses add fine texture.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
Bangs are having a big, bold moment thus far in 2026, and Kardashian's wispy fringe is right on trend.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Feb. 2026
Roan turned heads in a semi-sheer gown that featured a see-through wispy skirt, intricate beading, lace details, cap sleeves with structured shoulders, and a lace-up corset.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
Within the image, thick clouds of cold hydrogen gas arrange themselves into ridges and wispy filaments.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 21 Jan. 2026
This results in plasma flows curving backward instead of expanding freely, and old plasma is pushed sideways, forming long, wispy tails.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wispy
Adjective
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This internet phenomenon puts these feathery creatures in the spotlight, which ultimately aids awareness, said Matt Williams, director of conservation with the Indiana chapter of The Nature Conservancy.—
Megan Marples,
CNN,
10 Feb. 2023
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Remove the feathery cones that line the inside of the body.—
Nereya Otieno,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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Use a bit of hair powder to keep your bangs from appearing stringy.—
Krista Carter,
InStyle,
27 Jan. 2026
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It's typically dried rather than eaten raw, with a brittle shell and stringy pulp that's traditionally cracked open and steeped to make a mildly sweet, herbal tea.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Hathaway’s sheer black turtleneck gown was a diaphanous creation with a high halter neck that contrasted its completely backless design.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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On the Ann Demeulemeester runway line-up from which Lipa’s jacket was plucked, the military uniform piece was styled with a diaphanous cream slip dress and the same combat boots.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Moss-colored chaise longues in the living area, piled with pillows and wool blankets, are perfectly positioned to take in the view, as are the four-poster beds with wool-blend mattresses and willowy gauzy curtains.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Given the differences in Western and Eastern beauty standards, and the realities of setting a romance in the hockey world, neither Shane nor Ilya fit the mold of BL’s feminine, willowy bishonen.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 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
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Sourcing the best comforters and duvet inserts—from down toppers to fluffy, featherless options—makes a downy bedscape a reality.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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All that's left is a spindly brown stem.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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At 12 seconds, Morse puts his skis over the mechanical wand, the spindly knee-level barrier which, when competitors push through, triggers the electronic timer.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The dramatic moment came from her oversized hat, featuring a massive brim with a gauzy white veil and a butterflies fixed on top.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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These aren’t just gauzy tales from the past.—
Franklin Foer,
The Atlantic,
11 Jan. 2026
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Also on the good side of things is Sean Bell’s lanky Sir Robin, the not-quite-so-brave, armor-soiling knight.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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On February 10, after notching a silver in the men’s classic sprint, Ogden–six feet tall and lanky, with a bushy mustache–broke the solemnity of the medals ceremony.—
Bill Donahue,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Wispy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wispy. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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