Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairlike
Adjective
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Anousheh’s role is to incentivize breakthroughs in areas like carbon removal, space exploration, clean water, and longevity—big, hairy problems that can't be solved on a tight deadline or narrow budget.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025 -
Black hairy tongue is a benign condition characterized by an abnormal coating of carpet-like papillae on the top surface of the tongue.9 Accidental ingestion during gargling: Hydrogen peroxide solutions up to 9% are usually safe to consume if swallowed while gargling.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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The woolly mice gestated fast, popping out into the world after a pregnancy of 20 days.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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These included long, woolly hair and a way of metabolizing fat that helped the animals survive well in the cold.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Getty Images Jenner's look, on the other hand, was quite a departure from her usual sleek yet shaggy pixie.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
13 May 2025
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Using your hands, mix until a shaggy dough forms and all of the dry spots are gone.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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This portrait of a chef who moved from Japan in the 1970s delivers a generous helping of warm and fuzzy feels, as its subject faces challenges with determination and celebrates the daily joy of creating beautiful bites.—
Leslie Kelly,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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At times, Kennedy seemed fuzzy on the specifics of what actually was cut as lawmakers asked him about details like delays in payments to community groups and problems with clinical trials.—
Selena Simmons-Duffin,
NPR,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Reviled as rats with wings or, by a slimmer margin, beloved as downy, dirty urban icons, pigeons seem as much a part of New York as its skyline.—
Sarah Maslin Nir,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Nests can take up to three months to build, and typically contain sticks, grass, moss, cornstalks, lichen, fine woody material, downy feathers and sometimes greenery.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Her eyes brightened at the mention of her furry friend.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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The atmosphere invites families and furry friends alike to enjoy a few beverages and a good time. nolabelbrew.com, 5351 1st St, Katy, TX 77493 Brett’s BBQ Shop There is always room for a bit of Texas barbecue.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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“Hairlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairlike. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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