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as in soft
giving easily to the touch
spongy moss covered the ground
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Recent Examples of spongy
The ground was covered in a spongy synthetic mat, according to Rocky Merz at the Cincinnati Parks Department.
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Jennie Key, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
While sized more like a cookie, madeleines are small, spongy cakes that can be flavored simply with vanilla or modified to incorporate fruit, coffee, chocolate and more.
—Cece Pascual, Washington Post, 19 July 2024
The grip is spongy and tacky, perfect for those especially sweaty days, and the large sweet spot gives you more confidence to hit power shots or short dinks.
—Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2024
Marks were high all around, although the group agreed that the interior hue was more reddish than we are used to, and the filling was more spongy than springy.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 22 Mar. 2024
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Jennie Key, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
While sized more like a cookie, madeleines are small, spongy cakes that can be flavored simply with vanilla or modified to incorporate fruit, coffee, chocolate and more.
—Cece Pascual, Washington Post, 19 July 2024
The grip is spongy and tacky, perfect for those especially sweaty days, and the large sweet spot gives you more confidence to hit power shots or short dinks.
—Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2024
Marks were high all around, although the group agreed that the interior hue was more reddish than we are used to, and the filling was more spongy than springy.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 22 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spongy
Adjective
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Ironically, her swollen face looks plump and round despite her partial buccal fat removal — a procedure that extracts the soft pads of tissue found inside the cheeks to create a slimmer face.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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Founded in 1879, The Glenrothes is a Speyside single malt producer that often highlights a few key aspects of its whisky production: very soft (low mineral content) water, vibrant and fruity new-make spirit, and the hallmark floral notes that develop in its highly aged stocks.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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This clever headband has a wide, absorbent silhouette to stand in the way, all without feeling tight on your scalp or leaving creases in your hair.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Some also feature absorbent ingredients like charcoal and clay, which dermatologists agree can effectively soak up excess oil and give roots a fresher feel.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Wearing tulle headdresses, beanies, skull caps, scarfs, fedoras, even floppy gardening numbers, Abdi proved that modern style can be inclusive and pioneering and bold and so glamorous all at the same time.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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The narrative takes ever wilder turns, the glamour verges on gaudy and Emily’s hats really couldn’t get any bigger or floppier (the ace costuming is by Renee Ehrlich Kalfus).—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The keyboard itself is pleasant enough to type on, with moderate feedback while avoiding the squishy feel some budget systems have.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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It's taken us a long time to see fat as a dynamic organ that isn’t just squishy storage for extra calories.—
Bethany Brookshire,
Scientific American,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The keys feel comfortable when typing, avoiding the dreaded mushy feel while maintaining enough travel and bounce.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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Avoid skin that has many soft spots or is mushy to touch.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Spongy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spongy. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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