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as in fine
consisting of very small particles
dusty soil
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as in filthy
not clean
old dusty clothes
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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
Met Gala to a dusty archaeological dig in 1930s Egypt in this masterful historical mystery centering on a cursed ancient artifact.
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Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
Will cleaning my air ducts make my house less dusty?
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
At Kogod Wine Merchants (online) and at the winery in Lompoc, about $75.
NV Cruse Tradition California Rosé
The color of a fading rose petal, this has a dusty, chaparral scent that hints at summer days.
—Patrick Comiskey, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Other members of the gang include Charlie’s younger sister, the bothersome Sally; kind Franklin and musical Schroeder; sporty Peppermint Patty and respectful Marcie; dusty Pigpen and the loyal bird Woodstock.
—Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
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Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
Will cleaning my air ducts make my house less dusty?
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
At Kogod Wine Merchants (online) and at the winery in Lompoc, about $75.
NV Cruse Tradition California Rosé
The color of a fading rose petal, this has a dusty, chaparral scent that hints at summer days.
—Patrick Comiskey, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Other members of the gang include Charlie’s younger sister, the bothersome Sally; kind Franklin and musical Schroeder; sporty Peppermint Patty and respectful Marcie; dusty Pigpen and the loyal bird Woodstock.
—Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dusty
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After whiffing on Juan Soto earlier this offseason, Santander would be a fine consolation prize.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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This unusual formula brings together the richness of fruit and the delicate flower notes. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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In the earlier seasons of the show, characters were often filthy, caked with dirt and blood, clothes tattered.Erik Kain, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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My father was living alone in that dark, filthy room like an old animal wallowing in its own excrement.Lee Chang-dong, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
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Covering the entertainment business is never boring, and 2025 is already shaping up to be another banger as business models that have been around for decades continue to evolve, erode and unravel.Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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News to Know Disney buys Fubo On its face, the move might sound like a boring press release.Chris Branch, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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These tiny, winged insects have a delicate, powdery white appearance.Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2021
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You're Exposed to Tear Gas Tear gas is a thick, powdery fog that sticks to moisture, like saliva, sweat, tears, and mucous membranes and causes an intense burning sensation.Louryn Strampe, Wired, 2 June 2020
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My first game was 1976 when a sublime Peter Taylor free kick beat an unrecognisable Chelsea at a very muddy and different Stamford Bridge.The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Think deep plums with muddy undertones, like BEHR’s 2025 Color of the Year, Rumors.Cyndy Aldred, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2025
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On the day of the shooting, Nixon-Clark was 16 years and 9 months old, just shy of reaching legal status as an adult.Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2025
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That policy is so old that Chapman remembers it from his rookie year in the NYPD as a young patrolman in East Harlem in 1968.Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 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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There are no glamorous furnishings — just a French window, its blackened panes suggesting the dark of night.Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2022
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Adams may have thought Pierce owed him something for vouching for him, but Pierce was tiring of the pouting and target requests.Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Those two references, of course to the surprise endings of Citizen Kane and The Sixth Sense (sorry if that just ruined them for you), were meant as a jaded eye roll to a tiring complaint.Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Dusty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dusty. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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