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Recent Examples of sandpapery
Building on the bones of Detroit techno and electro, his best records are hallucinogenic portals into worlds made out of 8-bit textures, rusty bleeps, and the occasional forlorn piano or sandpapery vocal sample.
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Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026
Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sandpapery
Adjective
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Then came Tom Brady, who walked out on stage at first with a scratchy microphone that quickly corrected itself.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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The polyester cloth was scratchy on my thighs, the fit inexact.—
Benny Peterson,
Vogue,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Another scrub-jay came to join, then the pair darted into a scraggly bush.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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In rock climbing, a few such traits include longer fingers, shorter forearms, and scraggly wrists, all of which might help a climber clutch at tiny crimps in the rock with substantially more ease.—
Namir Khaliq,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Walking paths and blooming gardens skirt the knobby cypress knees.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Hike Up Pilot Mountain Pilot Mountain is easily the most recognizable mountain in the state due to its unusual knobby peak.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The barren landscape, despite its harsh conditions (daytime temperatures often exceed 125 degrees Fahrenheit), was—and still is—famous for its connection to many legends of treasure.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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Drivers may also experience smoother brake operation because the system avoids the harsh pedal pulsing commonly associated with older anti-lock braking systems.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Beyond batter and dough, nut flours lend delicate flavor and nubby texture to drinks such as a horchata, help thicken sauces, and make a creamy and decadent pastry layer.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Why else show nubby fleece trousers with a coordinating striped jacket, which nobody needs but would be a hoot to wear?—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Lifting the lid revealed a small tart topped with a tongue of Spanish sea urchin, resting on a nubbly bed of cancha nuts.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And four knurled billet feet allow precise leveling.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
14 Nov. 2025
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The dust filter lifts off after flexing two tabs, and the fan bracket it’s attached to lifts off after removing three knurled screws.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Sandpapery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandpapery. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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