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as in pallid
lacking a healthy skin color
her mealy complexion might be OK if she were a mime, but she isn't
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as in fake
not being or expressing what one appears to be or express
a mealy apology that was really no apology at all
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Recent Examples of mealy
The peanuts were more mealy than buttery.
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Lesley Kennedy, CNN Underscored, 19 Aug. 2020
Our first trip to the grocery store just to buy a watermelon was thrilling, even if the fruit was mealy.
—Stephanie Atlan, ELLE, 19 Jan. 2023
Starchy, mealy-textured potatoes give gnocchi a lite and tender bite.
—Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Nov. 2022
Cold temperatures kill flavor and cause tomatoes to develop a mealy texture.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2022
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Lesley Kennedy, CNN Underscored, 19 Aug. 2020
Our first trip to the grocery store just to buy a watermelon was thrilling, even if the fruit was mealy.
—Stephanie Atlan, ELLE, 19 Jan. 2023
Starchy, mealy-textured potatoes give gnocchi a lite and tender bite.
—Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Nov. 2022
Cold temperatures kill flavor and cause tomatoes to develop a mealy texture.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2022
See all Example Sentences for mealy
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The company, which relies heavily on sales in mainland China where Arc’teryx and Salomon are especially popular, suffered from fears of weak consumer demand given the pallid state of the Chinese economy.Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 24 Nov. 2024
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Yet everything about this pallid stunt comedy, from the increasingly gross setpieces (at one point, Barrymore’s Nancy pukes directly into her husband’s mouth) to the wasting of normally great character actors in minor roles (Harvey Fierstein!Sean Malin, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024
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The Irish also converted a fake field goal against Georgia Tech, covertly swapping holders from Chris Salerno to Tyler Buchner.Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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As generative AI continues to accelerate, distinguishing between real and fake content online is becoming nearly impossible.Steven Smith, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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During a pelvic exam, your provider will try to identify the source of bleeding, such as lesions or tears, or signs of atrophy, such as pale, dry tissue.Jess Sims, Health, 26 Dec. 2024
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In the pale glow of the television, Owen’s view of reality begins to crack.Robert Lang, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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Get The Recipe 02 of 21 Fried Chicken Wings This dish uses the classic double dredge method that is so tried and true for many Southern cooks.Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
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The double suites, with a sleeper sofa in the living room, are especially ideal for families whose children still nap or who have multiple kids so not everyone has to sit in darkness come a certain time of day.Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
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While lip reading is commonly used as a way for those with hearing disabilities to understand speech and conversations, it’s also called upon for legal matters and police investigations.Emily Holgate, refinery29.com, 19 Jan. 2024
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Also, lip skin is thinner, making blood vessels more apparent.Scott LaFee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2024
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The leafless, hollow flowering stems are usually the first thing to emerge from the bulb, followed by the foliage.Janet Carson, arkansasonline.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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This isn’t about empty gestures or hollow hashtags.Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Zuckerberg and Trump have had a strained relationship in recent years.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Jansson started 37 games for Leeds but his relationship with Marcelo Bielsa, the head coach at the time, had become strained.Jay Harris, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Otherwise the right to a clean and healthful environment is meaningless.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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But too little would render the action essentially meaningless.Gayoung Lee, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Mealy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mealy. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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