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as in gossamer
being of a material lacking in sturdiness or substance
gauzy spiderwebs
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as in sheer
very thin and easy to see through
gauzy curtains that let plenty of light through
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as in vague
not seen or understood clearly
I have only a gauzy recollection of those long-ago events
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as in hazy
filled with or dimmed by fine particles (as of dust or water) in suspension
the valley was bathed in the soft gauzy light of an October morn
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Recent Examples of gauzy
The difficulty with such a gauzy notion of public service, at least as a basis for political office, is its ambiguity.
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Michael Luo, The New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2020
No one, though, is more obsessed with the irresistible gauzy shirts than Dev Hynes.
—Rachel Hahn, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2019
Her debut collection for the maintained the ethos of the storied house: bouclé suits, sharply tailored gauzy dresses, shirts with pronounced collars, and appliqués with the brand’s signatures, including camellias and bows.
—Barry Samaha, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Feb. 2020
The dramatic, gauzy layers looked like beautiful rain clouds swirling around her.
—Sara Radin, refinery29.com, 26 Jan. 2020
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Michael Luo, The New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2020
No one, though, is more obsessed with the irresistible gauzy shirts than Dev Hynes.
—Rachel Hahn, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2019
Her debut collection for the maintained the ethos of the storied house: bouclé suits, sharply tailored gauzy dresses, shirts with pronounced collars, and appliqués with the brand’s signatures, including camellias and bows.
—Barry Samaha, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Feb. 2020
The dramatic, gauzy layers looked like beautiful rain clouds swirling around her.
—Sara Radin, refinery29.com, 26 Jan. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gauzy
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No matter how far-fetched the premise or gossamer-thin the story, the musical invites (compels) us to go along with its essential surrealism, to travel to that dream space where everyday life suddenly moves and sounds deliriously out of this world.Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 7 May 2020
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For her label Anissa Aida, designer Anissa Meddeb, who lives in the capital, makes gossamer silk blouses evoking the striped motif of handwoven fouta towels and voluminous coats inspired by the burnoose cloaks worn by Berbers.Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2020
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Working in this season's favor was the sheer unpredictability from week to week in terms of who was aligned with whom and what would happen at Tribal Council.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Rare Beauty founder also added on sheer black tights and a pair of cap-toe mary jane platforms.Hannah Malach, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Comments are vague and unhelpful, ownership falls into the void, and version control is nonexistent.Shani Harmon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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However vague and malleable, the terms of the couple’s parenting duties have not been set with both adults in mind.Michael Phillips, Twin Cities, 5 Dec. 2024
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Growing support from the Hill While the full details of these policy proposals remain hazy, a growing number of lawmakers have signaled early support for the effort.Luke Garrett, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
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Consider Chatterton’s Fields of This, an exemplary case study, as the hazy slacker rock the Oxnard, California, duo of guitarist-keyboardist Brock Pierce and multi-instrumentalist Logan Scrivner dream up is brash yet diffident.Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 4 Dec. 2024
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Asgard Chelsea Ankle Waterproof Rain Boots Boots can be a headache to pack, but this rubber pair is lightweight without feeling flimsy.Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
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For that to happen, there would have to be a song on the soundtrack worth remembering, and every number in the latest Disney sequel feels as flimsy and disposable as the last.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 28 Nov. 2024
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Use transparent metrics, public reporting, and stakeholder engagement to ensure your company’s AI aligns with ethical standards and human rights ideals.Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Sony’s plan to build an entire franchise out of standalone films about Peter Parker’s nemeses always read as a transparent attempt at riding Marvel Studios’ coattails post-Spider-Man: Homecoming.Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 13 Dec. 2024
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Scot Warwick’s final communication with his wife was a faint squeeze of her hand.J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
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The eclipse effect will open up sustained views of the sun's faint surrounding corona, allowing for the second craft to use a suite of onboard sensors to collect data and photograph the inner region of the corona, according to the ESA.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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The sound of the vast rotors rippled through the air tossing up the lagoon’s waters in a misty haze.Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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With an awed expression and misty eyes, Swift marveled at the waves of aural affection, taking out her ear monitors to fully experience the overwhelming sound.Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Gauzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gauzy. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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