hairlike

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Recent Examples of hairlike The 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairlike
Adjective
  • Hirta is Latin for hairy, and the plant’s stems do feel rough to the touch.
    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.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Horehound Horehound is easy to recognize by its thick, wooly leaves.
    Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 6 Sep. 2026
  • These results raise some questions about how Ice Age hunter-gatherers interacted with wooly mammoths.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 30 July 2026
Adjective
  • 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.
    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.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Even on a good day, Michigan is not a program that inspires many warm and fuzzy feelings among casual fans of college football.
    Austin Meek, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Film Festival world premiere offering warm-but-never-fuzzy retro visions of stunts and cross-border tension that resonate in the present moment.
    Jennie Punter, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • And when prices rocket upward — whether for food, gas or other items — consumers can count on a slow, downy descent.
    Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 25 July 2026
  • Flavors of black cherry, star anise, and mint are set into downy tannins that linger on the palate.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
Adjective
  • 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.
    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.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026

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“Hairlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairlike. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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