1
as in fine
consisting of very small particles
dusty soil
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2
as in filthy
not clean
old dusty clothes
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3
as in boring
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest
I almost fell asleep reading that dusty book of memoirs
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Recent Examples of dusty
This is the story of what happens to a dream deferred in the dusty apartments, drag clubs and secluded rivers of Colombia in the 1990s.
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Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
This includes ensuring that sensors remain stable in extreme temperatures, high humidity, and dusty environments.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 9 June 2026
Other editors thought this cheese tended towards dry with a dusty, chalky texture.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
The other factor is June usually has a lot of dry dusty air that crosses the Atlantic from Africa.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 6 June 2026
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Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
This includes ensuring that sensors remain stable in extreme temperatures, high humidity, and dusty environments.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 9 June 2026
Other editors thought this cheese tended towards dry with a dusty, chalky texture.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
The other factor is June usually has a lot of dry dusty air that crosses the Atlantic from Africa.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dusty
Adjective
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Brunson, a second-round draft pick, had fine years in Dallas but played second fiddle, at best, to Luka Doncic.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
14 June 2026
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In a pinch, Aparacio says a simple mixture of soap and water will also work just fine.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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But, the freedom loving sane people of this great country came to Karoline's defense to show support, destroy the filthy LIBS and celebrate the greatest press secretary this country has ever employed.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Fans fought in the streets, heaved bottles, smashed windows and shouted filthy insults in the melee, which left nearly 50 people injured.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Sometimes safe and boring can be a winning strategy.—
Nina Bambysheva,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The cause can be something as simple as a lack of water or more complex, like fungal wilt diseases, tomato wilt viruses, walnut toxicity, or boring insects.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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The scent is inspired by the moon, with notes of cooling musk, powdery iris, and warm, golden amber that represents a pool of moonlight.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
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On a quiet stretch of Santa Rosa Island, between Pensacola and Destin, lies Navarre Beach, a quiet coastal town with mesmerizing emerald-green waters, frequent dolphin sightings, and powdery white-sand beaches.—
Daria Bachmann,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
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The battle that follows — a muddy and mean scrum — is even more ghastly, partly for its utter pointlessness.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Western thought tells us that the journey needn’t be muddy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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The 2-year-old has not been identified as of Tuesday night.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Investigators also cited writings allegedly authored by Proper, the youngest member of the group at 19 years old.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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The land, unfenced, abuts a bald blackened hillside that must be public land.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
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In its time open, fueled by fans of its blackened mahi and buttery lobster rolls, owner Mike Smith has expanded his footprint, moving into a larger stall in the popular food hall — which has allowed for a menu expansion, as well.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Dec. 2022
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The longtime Florida coach swapped a tiring McDonald for Russell Sandefer with one out in the top of the sixth inning.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 June 2026
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By combining both the heated air flow of a blow dryer and a round brush in a single tool, this product is much simpler and less tiring to use than working with a separate hair dryer and round brush.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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“Dusty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dusty. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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