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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
The cut takes inspiration from shaggy '70s and ’90s haircuts, but celebrities like Sydney Sweeney and Kaia Gerber have brought the style back into the spotlight.
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Liv Holland, Allure, 30 Apr. 2025
Getty Images Jenner's look, on the other hand, was quite a departure from her usual sleek yet shaggy pixie.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 13 May 2025
Using your hands, mix until a shaggy dough forms and all of the dry spots are gone.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2025
These were big, shaggy beasts belonging to a Toda tribe.
—Cyril E. Holland, Outdoor Life, 8 May 2025
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Liv Holland, Allure, 30 Apr. 2025
Getty Images Jenner's look, on the other hand, was quite a departure from her usual sleek yet shaggy pixie.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 13 May 2025
Using your hands, mix until a shaggy dough forms and all of the dry spots are gone.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2025
These were big, shaggy beasts belonging to a Toda tribe.
—Cyril E. Holland, Outdoor Life, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaggy
Adjective
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins poked fun at Travis Kelce’s hairy back as a photo of the Kansas City Chiefs star went viral across social media last week.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2025
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The visual of Molly’s head under a blanket and Guy’s two hairy legs dangling over the side of the bed is terrifically funny.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Digital zoom lens cameras can reduce the image quality, displaying images that are fuzzy and pixelated.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
2 June 2025
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Their everlasting merrymaking might seem warm and fuzzy at first glance, but in truth, there is a gloomy undercurrent to their existence, hiding just beneath the surface.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
25 May 2025
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With this release, Master Blender Rachel Barrie closes the Malting Season series by capturing the silky texture and nuanced sweetness that only traditional methods and patient maturation can produce.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The silky sauce also coats the meatballs well and makes a great topping for egg noodles or rice.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Cloudy skies, rough surf and limited battery life can all reduce their effectiveness.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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If your skin is extremely dry and rough, however, the La Roche-Posay Body Moisturizer is rich in prebiotic thermal water, shea butter, and niacinamide is another one of Tookes’ recommendations.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
2 June 2025
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“Shaggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaggy. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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