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Recent Examples of hairlike
Third, nasal saline helps restore the actions of part of our natural defense system, which is composed of microscopic, hairlike projections called cilia that line the surface of the nasal passage.
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Mary J. Scourboutakos, The Conversation, 14 Nov. 2025
This protein is needed for the formation of cilia — hairlike protrusions that cells can use to move — as well as in the assembly of the mitotic spindle that organizes chromosomes during cell division, and for the transport of neurotransmitters in neurons.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Mary J. Scourboutakos, The Conversation, 14 Nov. 2025
This protein is needed for the formation of cilia — hairlike protrusions that cells can use to move — as well as in the assembly of the mitotic spindle that organizes chromosomes during cell division, and for the transport of neurotransmitters in neurons.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairlike
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
Adjective
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They’re lined with a wooly shearling blend that’ll keep your toes toasty through winter.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
18 Jan. 2026
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That loss may soon include the woolly devil – which hasn’t been spotted since 2024.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
18 Jan. 2026
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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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
Adjective
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Sourcing the best comforters and duvet inserts—from down toppers to fluffy, featherless options—makes a downy bedscape a reality.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
22 Jan. 2026
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Tamma was crying and snotting into the downy peach fuzz of her upper lip.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Louis Vuitton used straighter tailoring proportions on their oversized tailoring, giving an illusion of structure while still providing movement, while Japanese label TAAKK creatively used pleated pants as a contrast to everything from furry bomber jackets to chunky sweater vests.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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No living, sentient being should suffer as these precious furry souls from puppy mills do.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Hairlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairlike. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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