as in light
resembling air in lightness
big fluffy pillows
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Recent Examples of fluffy
Creative desserts were added in late 2025, like a matcha-and-fig leaf gateaux served with green apple sorbet, and blood orange-and-yuza espuma, a fluffy citrus confection that hides a surprise of chocolate olive oil pieces.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Each year, Canada geese around the Independence Center mall lay eggs, and employees and customers watch and wait for fluffy goslings to hatch.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
This is the key ingredient for your fluffiest, flakiest biscuits.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
In a small bowl, cream butter; gradually add confectioner's sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Each year, Canada geese around the Independence Center mall lay eggs, and employees and customers watch and wait for fluffy goslings to hatch.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
This is the key ingredient for your fluffiest, flakiest biscuits.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
In a small bowl, cream butter; gradually add confectioner's sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluffy
light
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It must be said that the political opposition in El Salvador was close to non-existent, and Bukele had no trouble leaving it light years behind.—
Óscar Martínez,
The Dial,
30 Apr. 2026
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The driver who fatally struck a grandfather in Midtown in 2024 was sentenced with 180 days of work release and 30 days of community service last week — a typically light sentence in California, where many vehicular manslaughter cases are charged as misdemeanors.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Fluffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluffy. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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