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 nose reads classic Woodford but with a bit of black pepper spice.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
20 May 2025
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Monty even enlisted the help of Ned to design the paths that intersect through the planting, by following his nose and forging the routes that can be seen in the final garden design.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The blanket was wrapped around his entire body, covering his ears and tied under his snout.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Printed in green foil, the back of each card features an elaborate design incorporating four alligators, all of them touching snouts in the center.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Schnozzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schnozzle. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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