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Recent Examples of woody
In 2025, woody notes cradled fragrances, giving them a thick, cocooning warmth.
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Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
The floral-woody mix of pear, magnolia, and ambrette has earned its cult-classic status.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2025
Centered on iris, the scent wears softly on the skin, with gentle citrus and woody notes that keep it clean and restrained rather than overtly floral.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2025
Diptyque Feu de Bois (Fire Wood) Scented Candle Visiting a friend recently, I was greeted by a pleasantly warm, woody, and smoky scent in the air.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
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Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
The floral-woody mix of pear, magnolia, and ambrette has earned its cult-classic status.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2025
Centered on iris, the scent wears softly on the skin, with gentle citrus and woody notes that keep it clean and restrained rather than overtly floral.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2025
Diptyque Feu de Bois (Fire Wood) Scented Candle Visiting a friend recently, I was greeted by a pleasantly warm, woody, and smoky scent in the air.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for woody
Noun
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That means its power-to-weight ratio is high, and its driving dynamics should be less like a sports car and more like a race car.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2026
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Advertisement Think of approaching AI like learning to drive a high-performance sports car.—
Lara Abrash,
Time,
21 Jan. 2026
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On their way to watch a rodeo, Dennis and Jean Kuehl got distracted by another kind of horse event — a 40-horse team of Belgian draft horses waiting to pull a big wagon around the arena.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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Underneath, a few key upgrades set it apart from the garden-variety wagon.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
22 Jan. 2026
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Martinez and another man were charged in October with assault with a deadly weapon, accused of following the agents' vehicles and initiating the collision with Exum's SUV that led to the shooting on Chicago's south side.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2026
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That's when Sullivan got out of the passenger seat, allegedly pulled a gun out of the SUV and shot at the officer.—
Austen Erblat,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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On clear nights, the canvas roof can be rolled back like a convertible for stargazing from bed.—
Nicholas DeRenzo,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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Other cars in the auction include a 1970 Plymouth ’Cuda convertible and 1968 Plymouth Road Runner Custom Coupe.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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Also, while a station wagon using SPA3 hasn’t been ruled out, there is nothing on the roadmap for now.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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When his last coalition collapsed in 2023 in a dispute over reining in migration, Rutte again leaned on that image, driving an old Saab station wagon to a royal palace to hand his resignation to King Willem-Alexander.—
Mike Corder,
Fortune,
22 Jan. 2026
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Launched in 2010 as an answer no one asked for to the Scion xB and Honda Element, the hatchback was the most affordable model in Kia’s lineup.—
Robert Duffer,
AJC.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Now available as a sedan, hatchback, or SUV, offering both gas and hybrid power trains, with modern tech and touch screen infotainment.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
18 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Jerry eventually sent an assistant back in a town car to quietly retrieve the soup anyway.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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Well, upon arriving in London after a short sporting visit in Scotland, Penner did not find the nearest town car to escort him to the city.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
11 Oct. 2025
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The deck can also be covered by a sleek hardtop for shelter against the elements.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
20 Jan. 2026
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The two-seat Concept C features a retractable hardtop, ground-hugging bodywork, a long hood and short rear deck.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Woody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woody. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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