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Recent Examples of hairlike
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.
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Quanta Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Quanta Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairlike
Adjective
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The larvae are usually about an 1/8-inch long, tan and covered in hairy bristles.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
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Descriptions of the Mogollon Monster vary, but it's generally described as a large, hairy and humanoid figure, standing over 7 feet tall, with a strong, foul odor.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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One likes to imagine Paleo Dad loping across the savannah in hot pursuit of a wooly mammoth.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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But instead of a famous groundhog in the spotlight, the job belongs to the woolly bear caterpillar (better known locally as the woolly worm).—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Her brunette hair was styled with a shaggy aesthetic with fringe to frame her face.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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But as on Letterboxd, Runquist’s YouTube videos are conversational and shaggy.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While the focus of Bottega Veneta’s spring 2026 show centered on Intrecciato weaving, Paulson’s fuzzy skirt and Sofia pumps reflected the collection’s mix of textured surfaces and streamlined shapes.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Some other, more concrete things along the way are fuzzy data, minimal data.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Well, for starters, cashmere comes from the downy undercoat of specific breeds of goats.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
9 Oct. 2025
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He is still covered in downy feathers and scrambles about on skinny legs, not yet ready to take flight.—
Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The launch of the furry drawers, which retail for $32, has been met with some skepticism online.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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In September, Chico found a quiet forever home with a retired woman whose previous furry companion had died several years before.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Hairlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairlike. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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