as in hairy
covered with or as if with hair
wore a hirsute mask as part of his werewolf costume
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Recent Examples of hirsute
And her new single is a duet with another, even more hirsute outlaw traditionalist, Jamey Johnson.
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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2025
Physically, Goldberg is balder and leaner; Rogen is hirsute and softer.
—Austin Considine, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
In fact, plenty of other teams from the Oakland A’s of the ‘70s, who were actually paid $300 by owner Charley Finley to sport facial hair, to the scruffy and hirsute Red Sox of 2004, won it all with facial hair.
—Marc Edelman, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Headed by the opinionated Phil Robertson, founder of the Duck Commander enterprise, the clan includes his wife Kay; his long-bearded brother Si; his equally hirsute sons Willie, Jase, and Jep; and their assorted wives and children.
—Danny Horn, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2025
Physically, Goldberg is balder and leaner; Rogen is hirsute and softer.
—Austin Considine, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
In fact, plenty of other teams from the Oakland A’s of the ‘70s, who were actually paid $300 by owner Charley Finley to sport facial hair, to the scruffy and hirsute Red Sox of 2004, won it all with facial hair.
—Marc Edelman, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Headed by the opinionated Phil Robertson, founder of the Duck Commander enterprise, the clan includes his wife Kay; his long-bearded brother Si; his equally hirsute sons Willie, Jase, and Jep; and their assorted wives and children.
—Danny Horn, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hirsute
Adjective
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Poison hemlock, unlike Queen Anne’s Lace, has a smooth, not hairy stem.—
Carl R. Gold,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Mar. 2026
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To help keep their moisture levels in check and protect themselves from wind, desert plants often have spiny, waxy, or hairy leaves.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The look was completed with a side part and shaggy bangs.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Velasquez says that shaggy layers are a great way to give natural curls movement and life.—
Audrey Noble,
InStyle,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Rosalind Wheeler Faux Silk Tulip Wreath Tulips are the flower of springtime, and this wreath captures that soft, seasonal charm with silky pink and purple faux blooms.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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Traits of a Silky Mom Here are some of the main traits of a silky mom.—
Jana Pollack,
Parents,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Hirsute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hirsute. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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