How to Use puffy in a Sentence

puffy

adjective
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  • Its shape takes the form of a small, puffy clump of glass and has between 20% and 40% of the mass of the sun.
    — Julia Musto, Fox News, 17 Nov. 2022
  • Now’s the time to add a cardigan, jeans, or puffy coat to your cart.
    — Malia Griggs, SELF, 11 Sep. 2023
  • There is no yeast, for this is not a puffy, doughy sticky bun.
    — Allison Robicelli, Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2023
  • To me, these booties are like a puffy jacket for your feet.
    — Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2023
  • The image of her in the puffy dress with the 25-foot train became indelible.
    — Adrienne Gaffney, ELLE, 13 Nov. 2022
  • From the front, the sequined dress featured puffy long sleeves and a mermaid-like skirt that went all the way to the floor.
    — Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 1 Apr. 2023
  • The toy features a bright pink dress with puffy sleeves and green snakeskin boots.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Meanwhile, the girls match in three white dresses with puffy cape sleeves.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 11 July 2023
  • His eyes shrank to crescents between his puffy brow and cheeks.
    — Dan Musgrave, Longreads, 9 May 2023
  • Their round, puffy head gives way to a brilliant blue bill, also tipped in black.
    — M.d. Johnson, Field & Stream, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Gerard was in one of those puffy bubble coats and wearing a hood.
    — Matt Kempner, ajc, 22 June 2023
  • Bake, one sheet at a time, for 13 to 15 minutes, or until the cookies are puffy in the center and set at the edges.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Dec. 2022
  • The Day case features a pale blue sky with puffy white clouds, while the night case is deep blue with white and golden stars.
    — Judi Dash, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • My grandma used to make the casserole with canned yams, blitzed in the blender and topped with a puffy coat of marshmallows.
    — Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appétit, 4 Nov. 2023
  • In the photo, a pint-sized grande wears a blue and white checkered overall dress over a white blouse with puffy sleeves.
    — Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 26 June 2023
  • However, that doesn't mean you're destined for months of itchy skin and puffy eyes.
    — Kelsey Castañon, refinery29.com, 14 Sep. 2023
  • The puffy cover will insulate you, but cold air could come in through the zipper—the thermal bridge.
    — Jenna Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 5 Feb. 2024
  • While Kendall stayed in sporty trainers and chunky socks after the class, Hailey gave her feet a rest in puffy Puma mules.
    — Alice Cary, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2023
  • In a way, a puffy bag has a lightness that just doesn’t exist with a hardlined briefcase.
    — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Etienne, Ward and Hennings said Williams’ body appeared stiff and his face was ashy and puffy.
    — Journal Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2024
  • The super-delicate crunch of the puffy taco results in the same ecstasy — and the same crumbles.
    — Joe Yonan, Washington Post, 17 Sep. 2023
  • Eye bags are what happens when the skin below the eyes become swollen, puffy or appear to be droopy.
    — Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024
  • The regular crust came out perfect, while the whole wheat crust came out with a puffy crust that was a little crisper.
    — Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2023
  • The news comes on the heels of Schumer’s response to fan comments that her face appeared puffier than normal.
    — Zoe G Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Feb. 2024
  • For puffy eyes and holiday-party hangovers, throw it in the freezer to use it cold.
    — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 15 Dec. 2022
  • The rest of the city will enjoy puffy cumulus clouds dotting the sky this afternoon.
    — Gerry Díaz, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Mar. 2023
  • Bake, one sheet at a time, about 10 minutes, or until the cookies are set around the edges with a shiny, puffy center with some cracks.
    — Taffy Elrod, Washington Post, 1 Dec. 2022
  • The pies are cooked in a 900°F Stefano Ferrara oven and come out with a puffy crust with charred edges and a delicate center.
    — Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2024
  • Del Rey conjured the late country legend Loretta Lynn with her puffy sleeves and styling.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2024
  • The colorful dress has tons of detail, like a keyhole bodice, big, puffy sleeves, and a pleated skirt that's sure to make a statement.
    — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2023

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