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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When dealing with stains from butter, cooking oil, makeup like lipstick or mascara, and any other items with an oily or waxy base, use hot water for stain removal when possible.
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2024
All those extra sharp points give it better grip on waxy surfaces like the exterior of a tomato or watermelon and make for fast, easy slicing.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
And this winter, the new(ish) closet staple is back and better than ever with chic, waxy iterations from Barbour to Mango.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
This is waxy and full with a purity of ripe round yellow fruit, quince and lemon.
—Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2024
All those extra sharp points give it better grip on waxy surfaces like the exterior of a tomato or watermelon and make for fast, easy slicing.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
And this winter, the new(ish) closet staple is back and better than ever with chic, waxy iterations from Barbour to Mango.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
This is waxy and full with a purity of ripe round yellow fruit, quince and lemon.
—Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Waxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waxy. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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