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Recent Examples of hairlikeThe tiny dancers are hairlike cilia, and new research into these microscopic structures is revealing just how active corals are in determining their own fate.—
Marlowe Starling,
Quanta Magazine,
5 Aug. 2026 These plant pests stimulate the Mexican petunia foliage to grow hairlike portions that form the white patches.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Aug. 2026 Among the evidence that was seized was a hairlike fiber that was found in a hole in the home’s sheetrock at the top of the stairs.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026 When a porcini is young, the mouths of the tubes are covered with tangled white hairlike filaments called hyphae.—Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 May 2026 This one stands out because of its forked tip, which creates soft, hairlike strokes instead of harsh, solid lines.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026 Its flat side can be used for outlining; its fine tip fills in sparse areas with hairlike strokes; and the broad side of the tip applies wider strokes as needed.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026 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.—
Mary J. Scourboutakos,
The Conversation,
14 Nov. 2025
Hirta is Latin for hairy, and the plant’s stems do feel rough to the touch.
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Sheryl DeVore,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Sep. 2026
For millions of years, Pacific mastodons — huge, hairy relatives of modern elephants — roamed a vast and lush range that included California, Oregon, the northern Rocky Mountains and parts of Mexico.
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Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Sep. 2026
Abrams’ shaggy appeal as the everyman hero who somehow manages to overcome every obstacle thrown in his way, including the most monstrous creatures Cregger and his talented creative team could devise, is a key factor in the film’s success.
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Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2026
Designed by Matthieu Blazy, the white column dress featured shaggy sections of black fabric and an asymmetrical, one-shoulder neckline.
The best part of the fall is almost here, bringing in rookies, underdogs, defending Super Bowl champs and even a few furry teammates to the big screens.
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Maddie Rhodes,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2026
Pet owners and parents, however, should exercise caution when deciding to grow these within reach of children or furry family members.