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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Recent Examples of waxy
Officials recommend destroying the insects and their gray, waxy egg masses, which are typically laid from October through December.
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Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Feb. 2026
Hoya varieties have thick, waxy leaves that store moisture, making this plant a great indoor succulent.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026
Skin that looks pale or feels waxy is a telltale sign of the early stages of frostbite, Croteau said.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
When sprayed on broadleaf evergreens, the anti-desiccant forms a clear, waxy protective coating that reduces water loss.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
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Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Feb. 2026
Hoya varieties have thick, waxy leaves that store moisture, making this plant a great indoor succulent.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026
Skin that looks pale or feels waxy is a telltale sign of the early stages of frostbite, Croteau said.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
When sprayed on broadleaf evergreens, the anti-desiccant forms a clear, waxy protective coating that reduces water loss.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for waxy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waxy
plastic
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After a bit of back-and-forth, one of the crew members grabbed a plastic bag and handed it to a tall, radiantly handsome Canadian actor named Marc.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Avoid sealing them tightly in plastic bags, which can trap moisture.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Waxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waxy. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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