as in shaggy
covered with or as if with hair
the vogue for brushy cheeks on men reached a whimsical apex in the 19th century when muttonchop whiskers came in fashion
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Recent Examples of brushy
The paintings are brushy and pallid, seemingly hinting at a dissatisfaction with commodified products such as these.
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Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 10 Feb. 2025
But her dress is an open tangle of white, as opaque as the brushy harbor, and between her black hat and violet choker is a face dissolving into vapor.
—The Learning Network, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025
In hill country, look for scrapes dug 70 yards or so below a brushy hilltop.
—Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
Replace worn door sweeps, and the brushy piece on the bottom of exterior doors, says Gray.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
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Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 10 Feb. 2025
But her dress is an open tangle of white, as opaque as the brushy harbor, and between her black hat and violet choker is a face dissolving into vapor.
—The Learning Network, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025
In hill country, look for scrapes dug 70 yards or so below a brushy hilltop.
—Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
Replace worn door sweeps, and the brushy piece on the bottom of exterior doors, says Gray.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for brushy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brushy
Adjective
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The goldendoodle named Bruno is crossbreed of a golden retriever and a poodle, and is known to have unique fur—loose curls and sometimes shaggy.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
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The bison’s large, hump-like shoulder, shaggy fur, and thick mane distinguish it from the smoother-coated buffalo.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins poked fun at Travis Kelce’s hairy back as a photo of the Kansas City Chiefs star went viral across social media last week.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2025
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The visual of Molly’s head under a blanket and Guy’s two hairy legs dangling over the side of the bed is terrifically funny.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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With this release, Master Blender Rachel Barrie closes the Malting Season series by capturing the silky texture and nuanced sweetness that only traditional methods and patient maturation can produce.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The silky sauce also coats the meatballs well and makes a great topping for egg noodles or rice.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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“Brushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brushy. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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