Example Sentences

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The European custom of adding some ribbony ham or a line of anchovies on top of a buttered slice of bread is a classic for a reason.

From Salon • Oct. 1, 2023

Use whole eggs when assembling your cake batter and beat them until ribbony.

From Washington Post • Dec. 17, 2021

Today, she is red carpet ready in a slim black trouser-suit with ribbony bits.

From The Guardian • Dec. 18, 2018

The batter will deflate, becoming ribbony and sticky, like soft nougat.

From New York Times • Dec. 1, 2017

Danny was gazing at a couple of stunt kites with snaky ribbony tails.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell