Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brambly
Adjective
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As the sky darkened, the jagged ridgeline of the mountains behind us grew sharp and pronounced.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 June 2026 -
At Palisades State Park, striking red-pink Sioux quartzite cliffs jut up to 50 feet above Split Rock Creek, their jagged faces almost glowing against a backdrop of bucolic farmland.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Midwest Living,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Even discussing a film from 1990, that’s a thorny observation to ignore.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
4 June 2026
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As is true of any good museum, the history presented at the Anacostia Community Museum is thorny and sometimes uncomfortable.—
Camille Borders,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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The landscape views are breathtaking since the terrain is so hilly and rocky (as opposed to the flat terrain of the savannah) and covered in Lebombo euphorbia, a cactus-like tree with a single trunk and an entire canopy of prickly, upright branches.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Plant it near tomatoes, squash and strawberries—its prickly leaves deter insect pests.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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Persistent headaches, scratchy throats and that foggy, fatigued feeling that never quite lifts may not be a virus or seasonal pollen.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
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Plus, Amazon hasn’t skimped on quality with a largely cotton construction that’s comfortable to wear without feeling scratchy or rigid.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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“Brambly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brambly. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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