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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Shawnna was the first to be confronted with Michael’s new clean-shaven look.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
Continue reading … NEW MAN – Jelly Roll debuts clean-shaven look after major weight loss and Grammy nominations.
—FOXNews.com, 21 Nov. 2025
The newly clean-shaven freshman didn’t hesitate and instead just played his game.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 12 Nov. 2025
Participants start clean-shaven on Nov. 1 and spend the month grooming and growing their moustaches.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
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Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
Continue reading … NEW MAN – Jelly Roll debuts clean-shaven look after major weight loss and Grammy nominations.
—FOXNews.com, 21 Nov. 2025
The newly clean-shaven freshman didn’t hesitate and instead just played his game.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 12 Nov. 2025
Participants start clean-shaven on Nov. 1 and spend the month grooming and growing their moustaches.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Clean-shaven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clean-shaven. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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