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Recent Examples of puffy
Dornan is styled in a range of Moncler pieces, inspired by the brand’s puffy offerings and layering essentials, reimagined for the summer season.
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
People yelled between tears and puffy eyes.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
This lightweight puffy tote offers similar features for a low price of $23, including a laptop compartment, interior storage pockets, two exterior side pockets (perfect for a water bottle in one and an umbrella in the other), and comfortable shoulder straps.
—Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2026
He was last seen wearing a white hoodie, black puffy jacket, ripped light blue jeans and black gym shoes.
—Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
People yelled between tears and puffy eyes.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
This lightweight puffy tote offers similar features for a low price of $23, including a laptop compartment, interior storage pockets, two exterior side pockets (perfect for a water bottle in one and an umbrella in the other), and comfortable shoulder straps.
—Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2026
He was last seen wearing a white hoodie, black puffy jacket, ripped light blue jeans and black gym shoes.
—Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puffy
Adjective
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If your mom is a lover of fluffy biscuits, buttermilk pancakes and packed omelets then take her to brunch at Fixins Soul Kitchen.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
April 30,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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The yucca frita are crunchy, golden tiles with fluffy, almost cheesy centers of cassava.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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
Adjective
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Towering at seven feet, with unblinking googly eyes, a shaggy blaze of orange fur and a gloriously unkempt beard, Gritty looks like pure chaos brought to life.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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Later, other stars like Stevie Nicks, David Cassidy, and Mick Jagger mimicked the look in a more choppy, shaggy way with bangs, layers, and tons of texture—instead of the sleekness of the original look.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Some were aware of it but have fuzzy memories.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Kate topped the look off with a fuzzy white shrug.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Puffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puffy. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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