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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
Justin, 31, went for a look inspired by Bamm-Bamm Rubble, complete with a furry animal-print fabric around his waist featuring a bone detail.
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Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
Hybrid designs, cloven toes, chunky platforms, and furry and embellished creations are trending on TikTok.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Chains, strings, bows, keychains and small furry toys are just some of the add-ons sported by celebrities and other style influencers, giving their denim a young and carefree vibe.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
Creature, is a furry, floppy-eared cyclops who sports a slender human third arm but basically looks like a cross between that film’s two main characters.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
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Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
Hybrid designs, cloven toes, chunky platforms, and furry and embellished creations are trending on TikTok.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Chains, strings, bows, keychains and small furry toys are just some of the add-ons sported by celebrities and other style influencers, giving their denim a young and carefree vibe.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
Creature, is a furry, floppy-eared cyclops who sports a slender human third arm but basically looks like a cross between that film’s two main characters.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for furry
Adjective
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Few pieces of decor are as dreamy as the ones covered in faux fur, and this shaggy beanbag chair is no exception.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
30 Oct. 2025
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For the event, the actor returned to his shaggy crew cut in his honey blonde hue — coordinating his 'stache and all.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For a less hairy experience, consider trying a gold kiwi or the hardy kiwi.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
3 Nov. 2025
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The flights through the once Category 5 storm have been particularly hairy, with one of the NOAA aircraft having to return to its base for a safety inspection after exceeding its g-force limits from the turbulence.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The dumplings are delicious in broth or served with a silky cheese sauce.—
Francesca Giuliani Hoffman,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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So do the traditional Portuguese tartlets of Emeril’s pastry-shop days, which have a sweet and silky custard filling and a golden, bite-size crust.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The webbing clothes moth is light beige and has a fuzzy head.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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The cameras aboard those missions are designed to study the relatively close, bright surface of Mars, but ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter managed to observe the comet as a fuzzy white dot.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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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Hares are also born fully furred and with their eyes open, a trait called precocial, whereas rabbits are born hairless, blind, and vulnerable, needing more parental care in the early stages of life.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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“Furry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furry. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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