1
as in fine
consisting of very small particles
dusty soil
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2
as in filthy
not clean
old dusty clothes
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3
as in boring
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest
I almost fell asleep reading that dusty book of memoirs
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Recent Examples of dusty
But—and this is a BIG but—using that pre-shredded, dusty cheddar from a bag results in sub-par pimiento cheese.
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Josh Miller, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Yet most of the other inner moons tend to be dustier and rockier.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Kacey Musgraves kept her look simple in a white tank, dusty boots and jeans with studding along the outside seam.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
The decor leans into ‘80s femininity, with tones of teal and dusty pink with gold finishes and curved motifs.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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Josh Miller, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Yet most of the other inner moons tend to be dustier and rockier.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Kacey Musgraves kept her look simple in a white tank, dusty boots and jeans with studding along the outside seam.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
The decor leans into ‘80s femininity, with tones of teal and dusty pink with gold finishes and curved motifs.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dusty
Adjective
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These are the finest margins that tight matches like these can be decided on.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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On Friday night, Richardson put together his finest effort of the season, reaching 49 feet, 7 inches on his final hop, step and jump at the Escondido Invitational — traditionally the final invitational of the season.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Reach-in coolers that didn’t keep food safe from bacteria growth and utensils stored in filthy spots shut down a Miami restaurant after inspection last week.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Stanley dealers were not in cutthroat competition for filthy lucre.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Never gets boring, never feels overplayed.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
1 May 2026
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Pool, sauna, indoor fireplace, luggage drop-off, backyard With so much history and color around every corner in Marrakesh, why stay somewhere boring?—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The powdery scene may have made some feel like winter was back.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Wrightsville Beach is about 10 minutes away by car, while many other powdery island options are just a bit farther.—
Anne Olivia Bauso,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
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The result leaves nearly every performer fumbling for traction in Serkis and Stoller’s muddy-yet-gutless cinematic sty.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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Between damp docks, muddy trails, and the occasional drizzle, they were quickly soaked and scuffed.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Senior second baseman Alexis Richter has learned a lot about playing softball from her three older sisters.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The 73-year-old Weinstein kept his eyes trained on Mann throughout her Tuesday testimony, intermittently whispering to his attorney, Teny Geragos.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The land, unfenced, abuts a bald blackened hillside that must be public land.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
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In its time open, fueled by fans of its blackened mahi and buttery lobster rolls, owner Mike Smith has expanded his footprint, moving into a larger stall in the popular food hall — which has allowed for a menu expansion, as well.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Dec. 2022
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Flimsy nozzles crack and leak, and heavy-duty nozzles get tiring to hold when your garden calls for more watering time than your hands can handle.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Swift herself talked about how tiring the tour was and what her plans for the future were last October on BBC Radio 1 with Greg James.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
7 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dusty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dusty. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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