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Recent Examples of pillowy
In the bedroom, a huge pillowy invite to sleep longer than my schedule allowed, an old-school record player and books that spanned everything from Where The Crawdads Sing to decorative high-fashion coffee table heroes.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Their pillowy heel cups reduce impact and pressure — an important feature for people managing plantar fasciitis or heel spurs.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
They’re cushioned with a generous layer of pillowy-soft foam, and the lightweight outsole provides support and little boost in height.
—Danielle Calma, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
The creamy chocolate filling combined with the pillowy meringue topping is the stuff of dreams.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Making gnocchi from scratch is an easy and rewarding process that results in light, pillowy dumplings that perfectly complement the pesto.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026
Fresh from the oven, the still-warm loaves had a shatteringly crisp crust and a pillowy crumb, truly an addictive eat.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Korean Fried Chicken Bao Buns feature crispy chicken wrapped in a pillowy bun with a pepper glaze made with gochugaru red chili powder, kimchi aioli and pickled cucumbers.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
That pillowy bread is made in-house and absolutely melts in your mouth.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Their pillowy heel cups reduce impact and pressure — an important feature for people managing plantar fasciitis or heel spurs.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
They’re cushioned with a generous layer of pillowy-soft foam, and the lightweight outsole provides support and little boost in height.
—Danielle Calma, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
The creamy chocolate filling combined with the pillowy meringue topping is the stuff of dreams.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Making gnocchi from scratch is an easy and rewarding process that results in light, pillowy dumplings that perfectly complement the pesto.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026
Fresh from the oven, the still-warm loaves had a shatteringly crisp crust and a pillowy crumb, truly an addictive eat.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Korean Fried Chicken Bao Buns feature crispy chicken wrapped in a pillowy bun with a pepper glaze made with gochugaru red chili powder, kimchi aioli and pickled cucumbers.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
That pillowy bread is made in-house and absolutely melts in your mouth.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pillowy
Adjective
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The sky above is filled with eagles, an American flag and vaporous images.—
Will Weissert,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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The slowly unfurling tones that blur at the edges hit all the marks of capital-A Ambient music, though the addition of beats keeps these songs more lively than vaporous.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This game-changing spray uses polymers to create an undetectable, weightless layer over hair, blocking frizz-causing humidity.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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And without that sense of risk, much of the evening feels curiously weightless.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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These breezy, high-rise pants from Reformation are made from lightweight linen with a relaxed, slightly wide leg that looks good on pretty much anyone.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
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These sheets are made from a lightweight cotton material that won’t trap heat.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Sting is produced by Jamie Hilton and Michael Pontin via See Pictures together with Pictures in Paradise’s Chris Brown, with additional financing from create NSW, cumulous VFX and Spectrum Entertainment.—
Alex Ritman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Feb. 2023
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At the end, after an angel in a cumulous cloud of white rescued the little prince from loneliness, the two groups paraded out again, this time the collaged suiting shed to reveal simple tweed dresses: round-necked, long-sleeved, calf-length, with a column of tiny gold buttons down the back.—
Vanessa Friedman,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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The community has pushed for a public museum covering the history of the USS Macon and lighter-than-air flight.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Apr. 2026
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Last year, state legislators began debating strengthening protections and prohibiting the sale of non-biodegradable helium and lighter-than-air gas balloons.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The inflated globe was light and buoyant.—
Julian Bell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Russell showed off some of the vehicle's key features, including a buoyant main body made from syntactic foam, a high performance material designed to withstand enormous pressure while maintaining flotation at massive depths.—
Jacob Wycoff,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This can alter the amount and types of ACE-inhibiting peptides created during fermentation2—and possibly account for kombucha's unsubstantial effect on blood pressure.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
27 Dec. 2025
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Then again … This really does sum up Reeves’s unsubstantial performance as Jonathan Harker, whose new client is definitely up to no good.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The following season, Jackie was tending two downy babies — BBB (Big Bear Baby) and Stormy.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Just recently, Pera put a smooth mushroom pate on Coltivare’s menu, blanketed in a downy fluff of truffles.—
Aviva Bechky,
Houston Chronicle,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Pillowy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pillowy. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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