as in plastic
capable of being easily molded or modeled
the children made little animals with the colorful, waxy modeling clay
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But eating a waxy apple may not be the best experience.
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
Cholesterol Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance involved in producing certain hormones and in making and maintaining certain parts of the cell.
—Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 25 Nov. 2024
Slowly, the trail widened with signs of civilization: hoed rows of plantings, waxy horses.
—Kayla Aletha Welch, Longreads, 19 Nov. 2024
It is known for its light, fruity, and waxy character, retaining rich, fruity notes and textures even when chilled.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
Cholesterol Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance involved in producing certain hormones and in making and maintaining certain parts of the cell.
—Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 25 Nov. 2024
Slowly, the trail widened with signs of civilization: hoed rows of plantings, waxy horses.
—Kayla Aletha Welch, Longreads, 19 Nov. 2024
It is known for its light, fruity, and waxy character, retaining rich, fruity notes and textures even when chilled.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for waxy
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“Waxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waxy. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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