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as in hairy
covered with or as if with hair
a big, shaggy dog kept trying to lick my face
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Recent Examples of shaggy
Press and fold flour mixture together by hand until a rough, shaggy dough forms.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
With his boyish charm, shaggy hair and standout singing voice, the 20-year-old quickly became the face of a generation.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Not that a show as concerned with integrity as Good Night, and Good Luck wants the superficial pulse of a thriller, but still, there’s something a touch too shaggy in its current theatricality to keep us consistently attuned to its turns and its stakes.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
This romantically rustic wreath weaves shaggy swags of greenery with white tulips and stalks of berries, then ties it all together with a neat black-and-white bow.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
With his boyish charm, shaggy hair and standout singing voice, the 20-year-old quickly became the face of a generation.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Not that a show as concerned with integrity as Good Night, and Good Luck wants the superficial pulse of a thriller, but still, there’s something a touch too shaggy in its current theatricality to keep us consistently attuned to its turns and its stakes.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
This romantically rustic wreath weaves shaggy swags of greenery with white tulips and stalks of berries, then ties it all together with a neat black-and-white bow.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaggy
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From 1930s Chitlin’ Circuit reds (in honor of Beyoncé, of course) to snatched ponytails and even hairy shorts, this week’s beauty moments were full of historic references and reinvention.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
5 May 2025
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Vel and Cinta give the group strict instructions to leave their weapons at home, but one rebel’s hidden blaster goes off during a hairy moment, killing Cinta.—
Noel Murray,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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At times, Kennedy seemed fuzzy on the specifics of what actually was cut as lawmakers asked him about details like delays in payments to community groups and problems with clinical trials.—
Selena Simmons-Duffin,
NPR,
15 May 2025
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This portrait of a chef who moved from Japan in the 1970s delivers a generous helping of warm and fuzzy feels, as its subject faces challenges with determination and celebrates the daily joy of creating beautiful bites.—
Leslie Kelly,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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The pedals are made from a silky polyurethane material, while the stems feature a metal wire base that is wrapped in plastic.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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The palate is silky smooth yet robust, showcasing flavors of brown sugar, dark stone fruit, cinnamon bark, and sweet tobacco.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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However, there are some plants that are less appealing to animals, such as those with pungent scents, fuzzy leaves, prickly or rough foliage, or a bitter taste.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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Its new pricing could be an effort to attract American car buyers after rough Q1.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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“Shaggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaggy. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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