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as in shaggy
covered with or as if with hair
a furry teddy bear that would be so nice to cuddle up with
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Recent Examples of furry
How are your furry friends doing in the chill?
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Chandler Boese, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2026
The ensemble consisted of a white furry jacket with a lace white dress underneath.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026
Along with the snow boots, fuzzy gloves, hand warmers, socks, furry hat and scarf.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
Hamsters are cute, furry mammals with oversized cheek pouches and short tails.
—Noel Kirkpatrick, Treehugger, 20 Jan. 2026
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Chandler Boese, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2026
The ensemble consisted of a white furry jacket with a lace white dress underneath.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026
Along with the snow boots, fuzzy gloves, hand warmers, socks, furry hat and scarf.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
Hamsters are cute, furry mammals with oversized cheek pouches and short tails.
—Noel Kirkpatrick, Treehugger, 20 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for furry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furry
Adjective
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The impressive North American tree, thriving in growing zones 4 through 8, is renowned for its unique gray bark that peels off in shaggy plates.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
21 Jan. 2026
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But others believe that Sundance has outgrown the town, which has become a glossy vacation destination for the 1% instead of a shaggy getaway for artsy types.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Things became so hairy that Ghost City Tours, which hosted events featuring Annabelle, released a statement confirming that Annabelle had nothing to do with the fire.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
27 Dec. 2025
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In October, for his first collection as the designer of Jean Paul Gaultier, Duran Lantink put models in hairy trompe-l’œil-style catsuits, while Kim Kardashian — who last year first teased us with a Skims faux fur bikini — fully committed with a range of merkins in various shades and hair types.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
23 Dec. 2025
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Gwyneth Paltrow whipped up her famous boyfriend-breakfast in a silky navy set, Kate Hudson sat for hair and makeup in a knitted turtleneck combo, and Demi Moore hung out with family in a gingham two-piece.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer Of course, my breakouts don’t magically disappear, but the silky-smooth formula evens my skin tone and gives a blurring, Facetune-like effect IRL.—
Melony Forcier,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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While dates become fuzzy, no one has forgotten 2021's Winter Storm URI.—
Robbie Owens,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Made from a fuzzy material and featuring an adjustable tie belt, the robe delivers a comfortable and customized fit.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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In a final clip, Kardashian filmed herself holding two of the dark-haired puppies alongside Chicago, who carried the sable-furred dog.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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Her current companions are a pair of dark-furred rescues named Bear and Pharrah.—
Julian Sancton,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Furry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furry. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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