as in nose
the part of the face bearing the nostrils and nasal cavity
endowed with a schnozzle as big as his talent, the comedian Jimmy Durante was affectionately dubbed "the Schnozzola"
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Recent Examples of schnozzle
Yet, at a superficial level, the Tully Monster recalls more ancient Cambrian enigmas such as the controversial Nectocaris, the soft-bodied Vetustovermis, or, possibly, the schnozzle-faced aberration Opabinia.
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Brian Switek, WIRED, 17 Aug. 2012
Brian Switek, WIRED, 17 Aug. 2012
Recent Examples of Synonyms for schnozzle
Noun
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The medley for winter-weary Americans has included everything from aching backs from shoveling to sore throats to frozen noses.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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And while the standard of care is high, there’s nary a hint of having a nose turned up at you.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
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Instead, the desire to survive generally wins out over lingering to admire the predator’s sizable claws or snout shape.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
29 Jan. 2026
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The animal, which sported two horns on its snout, was comparable in size to modern rhino species.—
Jeanne Timmons,
Scientific American,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Schnozzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schnozzle. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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