clean-shaven
adjective
clean-shav·en
ˈklēn-ˈshā-vən 
: having the hair shaved off
His colorful language is as much a part of his image as his clean-shaven head and bulging biceps.—
Roman Modrowski
Roman Modrowski
especially
: having a shaved face : having no beard or mustache
Her ideal mate is at least 6-foot-3, athletic and either clean-shaven or sporting a nice goatee. —Ebony
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—Laurie Gwen Shapiro, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
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ArsTechnica, 30 June 2025
Here’s how to forage, eat and grow the mighty fungi in L.A.
Feb. 1, 2023
Chilton, who is usually clean-shaven, wears clear rectangular glasses and is a keen trout fisher, founded mushroom distributor Nammex in 1989.
—Mattha Busby, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025
Buy Now: $30 21 Braun Series 9 Pro+ Photo : Amazon
Braun poured the entirety of its glittering history in the world of industrial design into the Series 9 Pro+ shaver, which has been meticulously crafted to help your gift recipient look clean-shaven for longer.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
Noonan, clean-shaven and steady on his feet, gives a smile to the camera.
—Laurie Gwen Shapiro, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
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“Clean-shaven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clean-shaven. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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