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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Then, in the midst of it all, her nose got infected five months post-procedure.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The nose features caramel, vanilla bean, and assorted wood spices.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The snout is a similar cone shape pointing upward and the bears’ eyes are closed, giving the impression of being in a peaceful sleep.—
Susan Hargreaves,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Apr. 2025
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Curious onlookers watched as large alligators and crocodiles with muzzled snouts were unloaded from the rail cars, along with hundreds of smaller ones.—
Jeremy Drouin,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Schnozzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schnozzle. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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