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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
Pets, big or small, furry or scaly, can offer a one-of-a-kind comfort that families need from time to time.
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Parents Editors, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
How did our favorite furry arm candy come to find themselves, over and over, in the stacks?
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 9 Feb. 2026
My leather jacket and Birkenstocks—the furry ones.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2026
There were 20,848 fans inside Hull’s home stadium, in East Yorkshire on England’s east coast, and a furry friend who wanted a piece of the action.
—Craig Chisnall, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
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Parents Editors, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
How did our favorite furry arm candy come to find themselves, over and over, in the stacks?
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 9 Feb. 2026
My leather jacket and Birkenstocks—the furry ones.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2026
There were 20,848 fans inside Hull’s home stadium, in East Yorkshire on England’s east coast, and a furry friend who wanted a piece of the action.
—Craig Chisnall, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for furry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furry
Adjective
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Other highlights from the week included the Tory Burch show, where Pamela Anderson sported a shaggy blonde bob and joined stars from Marcello Hernandez and Amanda Seyfried to Tessa Thompson and Myha'la.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Showing off a pair of shaggy front bangs, Klum finished off her monochromatic look with skintight latex leggings and a pair of sky-high scarlet stilettos.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Ideal for deshedding and extra hairy pets.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Why their way of being has created controversy Those who identify themselves as therians wear attire and accessories such as animal masks; gloves and socks in the shape of hairy paws with claws; collars and leashes.—
Paula Soria,
AZCentral.com,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Never before has Slot called on the silky-skilled teenager before the 70-minute mark in a Premier League game, and in only five of his nine outings has he been given more than 10 minutes of normal time to make a difference.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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This rich yet silky balm delivers up to 24 hours of hydration, instantly quenching dry, chapped lips and locking in moisture for lasting softness.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Whether his name conjures fuzzy memories of drifting off to the quiet soundtrack of television static and a parent’s laughter, or brings to mind tuning in to hear his take on the news after a long work day, many remember Carson as a nightly ritual.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
18 Feb. 2026
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As the coverage increases to about 80%, shadows on the ground begin to sharpen and lose their fuzzy edges, the light around you dims, and shadows start to look curved, Young explained.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The videos showed Chicago kissing and hugging a sable-furred puppy in the family's living room while Psalm shuffled around on his hands and knees trying to chase one of the dark-haired dogs around the room.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
28 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 23 Feb. 2026.
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