1
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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2
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
At the risk of sounding mealy-mouthed, that was just Spurs.
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Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Cold temps will dull the flavor and result in a mealy or shriveled texture, according to Adam Stephens, chef de cuisine at Le Moyne’s Chophouse inside The Admiral Hotel in Mobile, Alabama.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
Avoid overly sweet or mealy apples like Red Delicious, Gala, or Fuji.
—Molly Bolton, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2024
Cherry tomatoes are the only variety that tends to stand up to time in the fridge without turning mushy or mealy too quickly.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
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Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Cold temps will dull the flavor and result in a mealy or shriveled texture, according to Adam Stephens, chef de cuisine at Le Moyne’s Chophouse inside The Admiral Hotel in Mobile, Alabama.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
Avoid overly sweet or mealy apples like Red Delicious, Gala, or Fuji.
—Molly Bolton, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2024
Cherry tomatoes are the only variety that tends to stand up to time in the fridge without turning mushy or mealy too quickly.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mealy
Adjective
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The paintings are brushy and pallid, seemingly hinting at a dissatisfaction with commodified products such as these.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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Folk-rock and psychedelia would make Peter, Paul and Mary sound pallid and precious, although nostalgia sustained them through a later reunion career.—
Jon Pareles,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Expect more fake eggs made of colored marshmallows or even potatoes on this year’s Easter spread With egg prices stubbornly high, the internet has offered up a host of alternatives, with crafters painting rocks and influencers dyeing everything from marshmallows to potatoes.—
William Lambers,
Hartford Courant,
18 Apr. 2025
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Fooling the government about your fake relationship is one thing, but fooling your family is a whole other challenge of its own.—
Toubee Yang,
Them.,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Gachot fills them with springtime blooms like garden tulips, cherry blossoms, poppies, daffodils, and pale pink ranunculus.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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The moisturizer itself is a creamy, dreamy texture with a pale pink color and subtle rose scent.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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By that same time next year, Munn had a nipple delay procedure, lymph node dissection, a double mastectomy, and reconstructive surgery.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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By the time Survivor’s post-merge double elimination episode was complete, only one original Vula member stood to live another day.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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By After Testing Over 30 Best Sellers By Siena Gagliano Unlike balms, which can make lip color slide around, a primer locks it in while keeping lips soft and comfortable.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
2 Mar. 2025
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For lip color, reach for the Merit Beauty Signature lipsticks.—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But that commentary, too, manages to be remarkably hollow.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
17 Apr. 2025
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At the same time that was hollow in many ways as the ban prevented the AP from the White House pool, which includes access to events in the Oval Office, Air Force One travel as well as more formal events in the East Room.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While petty revenge can be amusing—and satisfying in the moment—Best suggested a different approach to dealing with strained neighbor relationships.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Throughout the series, the strained relationship between father and son highlights the repercussions of family communication breakdowns.—
Laurel Donnellan,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Also; regardless if the Rockies are good or bad; shouldn’t they be applauded for bringing up prospects early and not pausing for a future control that might be meaningless?—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Yes, the games are meaningless.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Mealy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mealy. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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