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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The flowers have a waxy gloss and appear to be suspended in mid-air, blooming in clusters at the ends of thin 3-to-5-foot-long stems.
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Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 10 Oct. 2024
Rich, velvety and savory palate, waxy notes, and oak tannins ending on a finish that lasts forever.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Ceramides are a group of waxy lipids (fats) that play an important role in skin structure.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2024
White phosphorus is a waxy substance that ignites instantly when exposed to oxygen.
—Courtney Kube, NBC News, 25 Sep. 2024
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Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 10 Oct. 2024
Rich, velvety and savory palate, waxy notes, and oak tannins ending on a finish that lasts forever.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Ceramides are a group of waxy lipids (fats) that play an important role in skin structure.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2024
White phosphorus is a waxy substance that ignites instantly when exposed to oxygen.
—Courtney Kube, NBC News, 25 Sep. 2024
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“Waxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waxy. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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