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as in fine
being of a material lacking in sturdiness or substance
that gossamery dress should be washed gently by hand so it doesn't disintegrate
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as in fluffy
resembling air in lightness
a gossamery feather floating on the breeze
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as in sheer
very thin and easy to see through
use this gossamery cheesecloth to strain the liquid out of the cottage cheese
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Luckily, the cat and the snake are fine, and the latter was removed and relocated from the home.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025 -
In both periods, the metro's fine particle levels ranked in the middle of the pack for U.S. cities.—
Carly Mallenbaum,
Axios,
28 Jan. 2025
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The furniture is a mix of vintage and handcrafted, and the welcoming touches range from fluffy bathrobes to madeleines and whiskey waiting in your room.—
John Metcalfe,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
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Cat owners can encourage kneading behavior by providing soft fluffy blankets and other cozy surfaces, Branch said.—
Claire Thornton,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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At the waist, black beaded details flowed into a sheer skirt with beaded floral embellishments and a train.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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The sheer embarrassment of going through another deadline without making a move, after the wild, buzz-creating deal created by the Mavs and Lakers, would’ve been too much for even Bulls Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf to stomach.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Best Size Range: Cherokee Pros Wide range of sizes and lengths 21 color options Pieces under $30 Cons Reviewers say both shirts and pants can run large Cherokee scrubs use a twill-style fabric that’s stretchy and drapes comfortably, but doesn’t feel flimsy.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
29 Jan. 2025
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To many lawyers, the rationale offered by Mr. McHenry, that the president has authority under Article II of the Constitution, was flimsy, and the actions violated both the letter and the spirit of longstanding law.—
Devlin Barrett,
New York Times,
29 Jan. 2025
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The conversation around money is undergoing a radical transformation, with many now demanding more transparent discussions about finances, recognizing that economic wellness is intrinsically linked to mental and physical health.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
24 Jan. 2025
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This combination of financial advantages and a transparent, investor-friendly system makes the UAE’s Golden Visa program particularly attractive.—
Arash Jalili,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Set and shot in Palestine, this film arrives at a pivotal moment, as the world holds its breath with a fragile ceasefire in Gaza, but a ramp up of violence in the West Bank.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2025
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Whether Hamas will fully comply remains uncertain, putting the fragile truce at risk.—
Efrat Lachter,
Fox News,
1 Feb. 2025
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Instead, the United States must engage in a delicate diplomatic maneuver of its own: stopping Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons without driving Tehran into Moscow’s arms.—
Nicole Grajewski,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Jan. 2025
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Need to dust delicate surfaces like lampshades or shelves without scratching?—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2025
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But, taking these study findings from here all the way down the drug development pipeline to where there’s a safe and effective new drug on the market is expected to take a long time and a not insubstantial amount of money.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Jan. 2025
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With a not insubstantial piece of Mexico’s economy reliant on production stateside, a cessation of those inflows will logically impoverish a big number of those formerly sustained directly by remittances.—
John Tamny,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Gossamery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gossamery. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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