1
as in gauzy
being of a material lacking in sturdiness or substance
filmy cobwebs covering the entryway to the cellar
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as in sheer
very thin and easy to see through
those filmy curtains don't block out enough light
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Recent Examples of filmy
Kendall Jenner was also seen post-Met Gala wearing a white winged corset with filmy high-low skirt and white sandals.
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Alex Apatoff, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
There may be superficial endometriosis and filmy adhesions, but the disease is more widespread than in stage III.
—Anna Almendrala, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
Sheer roller shades or filmy curtains are also good choices.
—Jennifer Barger, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2023
Val had been wearing the same set of eye contacts since before the fire — now filmy from all the tears — but the line to pick up replacements was too long.
—Anumita Kaur, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2023
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Alex Apatoff, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
There may be superficial endometriosis and filmy adhesions, but the disease is more widespread than in stage III.
—Anna Almendrala, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
Sheer roller shades or filmy curtains are also good choices.
—Jennifer Barger, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2023
Val had been wearing the same set of eye contacts since before the fire — now filmy from all the tears — but the line to pick up replacements was too long.
—Anumita Kaur, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for filmy
Adjective
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Bridges were needed not just to fulfill a gauzy City Beautiful dream, but for practical reasons.—
Gary Kamiya,
San Francisco Chronicle,
4 Mar. 2022
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Having grown up working in his mother’s Los Angeles hair salon, Bradford adopted a primary artmaking material that is not paint, but rather small gauzy papers used to curl hair.—
Matthew Bourbon,
Dallas News,
22 Apr. 2020
Adjective
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This semi sheer curtain panel is an ideal solution for anyone who’s looking to filter in light without sacrificing privacy.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Mar. 2025
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The film captures the sheer physical toll of the journey, with men battling not just the elements but each other, as fear and desperation set in.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The main draw is the long expanses of soft, white-gold beaches and frothy Atlantic waters.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Chiffons, tulles, sheer organza, and frothy, cascading silks aren’t afraid to take up space.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Share real patient success stories, be transparent about treatments and educate without the hard sell.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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This does not mean Android is shedding its open source roots, but the process won't be as transparent.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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No matter how far-fetched the premise or gossamer-thin the story, the musical invites (compels) us to go along with its essential surrealism, to travel to that dream space where everyday life suddenly moves and sounds deliriously out of this world.—
Manohla Dargis,
New York Times,
7 May 2020
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For her label Anissa Aida, designer Anissa Meddeb, who lives in the capital, makes gossamer silk blouses evoking the striped motif of handwoven fouta towels and voluminous coats inspired by the burnoose cloaks worn by Berbers.—
Sarah Khan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2020
Adjective
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The collection, fusing exaggerated silhouettes and structured romanticism with a touch of Moroccan-esque opulence — opens with diaphanous pieces in soft creams and peaches that diffuse light and create fluid movement.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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If Zendaya-as-Felicia wants to feel more the fantasy beyond the swamp, there’s always the brocade and silks of Rodarte and the diaphanous, gathered cream layered gowns of Jonathan Simkhai, wispy Ann Demeulemeester dresses and suits, and Molly Goddard’s tulle creations.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But this Dumbo is as flimsy and devoid of emotion as a circus act, relying too heavily on the CGI elephant to generate any real flights of fantasy.—
Staff Author,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Some are cheap, flimsy and ugly, while others are expensive, sturdy and elegant.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The new suites will measure 38 square feet, (25% more than the current first class suites), feature the longest bed in the air at 6.5 feet and extend to five windows in side suites to flood the suite with natural light (but with shades that have translucent and blackout options).—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Silky to the touch, this creamy formulation flatters all skin tones—the seemingly peachy-toned product dries down translucent and instantly smooths over the appearance of pores and fine lines.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Filmy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filmy. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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