as in grey
of the color gray
a silvery metal of some kind
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Recent Examples of silvery
Full sun Soil Type: Dry, well-draining, lean Soil pH: Mildly acidic to slightly alkaline (6.0-8.0)
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9
The thistle-like flowerheads of sea holly shine in silvery lavender and blue hues.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
However, its silvery presence is unmatched by any other plant.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 9 May 2025
The garden lights are available in three finishes: matte black, silvery gunmetal, and copper.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025
Within a minute, the silvery luster of fresh carbon steel began to turn bronze.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
However, its silvery presence is unmatched by any other plant.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 9 May 2025
The garden lights are available in three finishes: matte black, silvery gunmetal, and copper.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025
Within a minute, the silvery luster of fresh carbon steel began to turn bronze.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for silvery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for silvery
Adjective
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The dour, grey mood of the show is lightened by plenty of moments of humor.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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His main rival is Hulk, who is as strong as him, and he is usually seen wearing a dark grey helmet with a horn, much like a real rhino.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Snag it in three colors — blue, back, or gray — to match your existing decor.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Witnesses described him as a white male with salt-and-pepper hair, driving a silver or gray Chevy Malibu.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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One remarkable find stood out from all the rest: a collection of ancient silver treasures.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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The silver vehicle then hit the 84-year-old woman, who was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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“Silvery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silvery. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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