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Recent Examples of gelatinous
Bioluminescence is commonly spotted among fish, squid and gelatinous zooplankton, such as jellyfish, siphonophores, comb jellies, and other animals that are mostly made of water.
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
For those unfamiliar, this gelatinous fungus is naturally rich in vitamins A (a.k.a. retinol), C, and D while being more intensely hydrating than hyaluronic acid.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 23 Oct. 2024
Agar Agar, which is a gelatinous substance derived from red algae, was shown to reduce body weight and fat in a 16-week study of 76 people (consuming a conventional Japanese diet) with type 2 diabetes.
—Trang Tran, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 18 Oct. 2024
These potlucks are all about gathering together and celebrating with a sprawling lineup of cheesy pasta bakes, creamy casserole, and vintage desserts, including the occasional jiggly gelatinous salad.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2024
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
For those unfamiliar, this gelatinous fungus is naturally rich in vitamins A (a.k.a. retinol), C, and D while being more intensely hydrating than hyaluronic acid.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 23 Oct. 2024
Agar Agar, which is a gelatinous substance derived from red algae, was shown to reduce body weight and fat in a 16-week study of 76 people (consuming a conventional Japanese diet) with type 2 diabetes.
—Trang Tran, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 18 Oct. 2024
These potlucks are all about gathering together and celebrating with a sprawling lineup of cheesy pasta bakes, creamy casserole, and vintage desserts, including the occasional jiggly gelatinous salad.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gelatinous
Adjective
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Instant Shine Mask for $15: Infused with biotin, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and red raspberry seed oil, this translucent, slightly viscous amber liquid purportedly seals the hair cuticle for a smooth and silky result.—
Louryn Strampe,
WIRED,
2 Feb. 2025
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Four teenagers have been cited in connection with the viscous killing of a coyote in Chicago city limits this month, police confirmed to USA TODAY Tuesday.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The warm, ooey, gooey sweetness of blueberries layered with French toast is a family-favorite.—
Emma Phelps,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2025
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This classic Southern dessert is gooey, buttery and sweet, and is a perfect match to a cup of coffee.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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With a rocker’s bleached-out shag, ropy arms vined with tattoos and jangly silver bracelets, and skintight jeans slashed by rips and rivets, Mr. Webb was a proudly resolute bearer of the punk-glam torch, even as the decades moved inexorably along.—
Penelope Green,
New York Times,
16 Apr. 2020
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Nearly 2m Ukrainians have arrived since 2014, pushed by a ropy national economy and a war in the country’s east, and pulled by higher wages in Poland.—
The Economist,
The Economist,
22 Feb. 2020
Adjective
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Often, Marvin came up with performances on the spot as DoP Ruslan Fedotov filmed – for instance, writhing in a glutinous pool of mud.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
12 Jan. 2025
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Testers found that The Only Bean’s edamame pasta absorbed the sauces and flavors of their favorite dishes beautifully, and as a bonus, cooked faster than your standard glutinous options.—
Grace McCarty,
SELF,
13 Mar. 2024
Adjective
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Those who use it in drugs, such as cough syrup and gummy vitamins, have until January 18, 2028.—
Sydney Wingfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Jan. 2025
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Think maraschino cherries, Trolli Sour Crunchy Crawlers Candy, Dubble Bubble Original Twist Bubble Gum, McCormick red food coloring, some cough syrups and gummy vitamins.—
Cate Martel,
The Hill,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Gelatinous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gelatinous. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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