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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Classic character with waxy honey and sweet green grape notes.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Using these solid scents is just as easy as conventional spritzing, too; simply swirl your finger on their waxy formulas, dab onto your pulse points, and enjoy their subtle, long-lasting aromas.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 14 Jan. 2025
The herb has evolved to withstand drought, with waxy leaves that minimize water loss and a deep root system that can access moisture even in poor soil.
—Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
For a chunkier mash, red potatoes, which are waxy with a lower starch content, hold their shape nicely when boiled.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2024
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Using these solid scents is just as easy as conventional spritzing, too; simply swirl your finger on their waxy formulas, dab onto your pulse points, and enjoy their subtle, long-lasting aromas.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 14 Jan. 2025
The herb has evolved to withstand drought, with waxy leaves that minimize water loss and a deep root system that can access moisture even in poor soil.
—Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
For a chunkier mash, red potatoes, which are waxy with a lower starch content, hold their shape nicely when boiled.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2024
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“Waxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waxy. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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