as in hairy
covered with or as if with hair
wore a hirsute mask as part of his werewolf costume
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Recent Examples of hirsute
The more hirsute Bellucci was reduced to stealing a solitary game in the first hour from the purple streak of lightning running the show from the other side of the net.
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Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Physically, Goldberg is balder and leaner; Rogen is hirsute and softer.
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Austin Considine,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
In fact, plenty of other teams from the Oakland A’s of the ‘70s, who were actually paid $300 by owner Charley Finley to sport facial hair, to the scruffy and hirsute Red Sox of 2004, won it all with facial hair.
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Marc Edelman,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
Headed by the opinionated Phil Robertson, founder of the Duck Commander enterprise, the clan includes his wife Kay; his long-bearded brother Si; his equally hirsute sons Willie, Jase, and Jep; and their assorted wives and children.
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Danny Horn,
EW.com,
21 Dec. 2024
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Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Physically, Goldberg is balder and leaner; Rogen is hirsute and softer.
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Austin Considine,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
In fact, plenty of other teams from the Oakland A’s of the ‘70s, who were actually paid $300 by owner Charley Finley to sport facial hair, to the scruffy and hirsute Red Sox of 2004, won it all with facial hair.
—
Marc Edelman,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
Headed by the opinionated Phil Robertson, founder of the Duck Commander enterprise, the clan includes his wife Kay; his long-bearded brother Si; his equally hirsute sons Willie, Jase, and Jep; and their assorted wives and children.
—
Danny Horn,
EW.com,
21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hirsute
Adjective
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The ambitious series will debut new episodes later this year, making this the perfect time to prop up your hairy feet and marathon the first two seasons.
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The threat that these hairy tanks (some can weigh over 1,500 pounds) pose to drivers is so great that Volvo, a brand synonymous with safety, built their own life-sized rubber replica.
Adjective
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When Jon Brion would perform at Largo in Los Angeles, the enthrallment of his show entailed watching the shaggy-haired guy play myriad instruments, sampling and looping them into a climactic song.
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That charming and shaggy approach is fitting for such a campy and irreverent comedy, ultimately substituting polish for an equal mixture of artistic grit and careless joy.
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The Marmaille cuvée, introduced from the 2023 vintage, blends Cinsault and Grenache to emphasize fruit and elegance, while a Grenache-dominant cuvée offers a silkier profile aligned with modern food pairing.
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The 2019 has aromas of licorice, cassis, black raspberry, cedar, and mocha with silky tannins and flavors of sweet baking spices, ripe dark fruits, and a touch of dark chocolate in the finish.
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“Hirsute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hirsute. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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