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as in friable
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as in glossy
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Recent Examples of eggshell
The recipe and the list of ingredients to make eggshell water are quite simple:
Boil a gallon of water.
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Stacey Leasca, Southern Living, 7 May 2024
His thoughts are contained within four eggshell-white walls, the only connection to the outside world a window above his desk.
—Luca Evans, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2022
Let’s try this again: Imagine the color of cream cheese, that off-white, almost yellowish or eggshell white hue that graces our bagels and our cheesecakes in dense, creamy swirls.
—SI.com, 20 Oct. 2017
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Stacey Leasca, Southern Living, 7 May 2024
His thoughts are contained within four eggshell-white walls, the only connection to the outside world a window above his desk.
—Luca Evans, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2022
Let’s try this again: Imagine the color of cream cheese, that off-white, almost yellowish or eggshell white hue that graces our bagels and our cheesecakes in dense, creamy swirls.
—SI.com, 20 Oct. 2017
See all Example Sentences for eggshell
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eggshell
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Foods that are rich in seasoning or flavor, like that delectable sweet potato casserole should probably be avoided as should any turkey that is on the bone as these bones are friable and can be easily crushed into sharp shards which can wreak havoc on a GI tract.Dr. Devon B. Smith, Baltimore Sun, 21 Nov. 2024
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All beds are mulched to prevent water loss and to keep the soil friable.Sacramento Bee, Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan. 2024
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This can be supplemented by direct investment in glossy, original short form content, dusting off the playbook from the now defunct Quibi.Paul Pastor, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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Its glossy exterior will shine at your holiday table in more ways than one with its ice-like appearance.Sandra S. Soria, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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If your hair is dry, brittle, or dull, use this to bring back that luster and bounce.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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For four weekends through Dec. 22, attendees can walk through the Square lined with vendors offering five golden rings (and permanent jewelry), Blitzen’s BBQ, Christmas tamales, or even bacon brittle if figgy pudding isn’t your thing.Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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Style insiders are going all in on the look, too; fashion month’s crowds were awash in brushed knits, and New Yorkers of all stripes have pulled out their shaggiest jumpers as sweater weather has descended upon the city.Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 Nov. 2024
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Made from 100 percent cotton with a fleece interior and a brushed flannel shell, the Legendary Whitetails Camp Night Jacket can be worn as a shirt or jacket, depending on the weather.Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2023
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With gifts that are very breakable, make sure they’re padded and packaged correctly.Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
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Sin City’s death-dealing future In Clark County, there’s been a concerted effort to better address heat risk as records become more easily breakable.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2024
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Quantum systems are prone to errors because qubits are fragile and can be disturbed by even the smallest environmental changes.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Old and new, plastic or fragile, ornaments should always be stored in a container designed specifically for them.Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
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Pop a satin version on top of your usual night-out curls to make the 'do feel glamorous.Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 18 Jan. 2023
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From satin pillowcases to a hydrating moisturizer, all of these products are on sale for less than $25.Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 13 Jan. 2023
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Opt for semigloss paint for a more forgiving front door finish to hide flaws.Sydney Price, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2023
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Finish by painting the woodwork and trim with a gloss or semigloss paint.Michael Stillwell, Popular Mechanics, 27 Mar. 2023
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“Eggshell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eggshell. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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