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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 movie follows Warren Beatty’s Joe Frady, a shaggy and determined investigative reporter, who has gotten too close to a prominent political assassination.
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James Folta, Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
Natural jute makes an appearance, of course, as does a shaggy rug from celebrity-favorite retailer Nordic Knots.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026
Models wore long scarves, Chelsea boots and shaggy Gallagher brothers-style hair that tickled the eyelids.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
Mix with a rubber spatula until large shaggy clumps form.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Feb. 2026
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James Folta, Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
Natural jute makes an appearance, of course, as does a shaggy rug from celebrity-favorite retailer Nordic Knots.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026
Models wore long scarves, Chelsea boots and shaggy Gallagher brothers-style hair that tickled the eyelids.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
Mix with a rubber spatula until large shaggy clumps form.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for shaggy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaggy
Adjective
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Ideal for deshedding and extra hairy pets.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Why their way of being has created controversy Those who identify themselves as therians wear attire and accessories such as animal masks; gloves and socks in the shape of hairy paws with claws; collars and leashes.—
Paula Soria,
AZCentral.com,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Whether his name conjures fuzzy memories of drifting off to the quiet soundtrack of television static and a parent’s laughter, or brings to mind tuning in to hear his take on the news after a long work day, many remember Carson as a nightly ritual.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
18 Feb. 2026
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As the coverage increases to about 80%, shadows on the ground begin to sharpen and lose their fuzzy edges, the light around you dims, and shadows start to look curved, Young explained.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Never before has Slot called on the silky-skilled teenager before the 70-minute mark in a Premier League game, and in only five of his nine outings has he been given more than 10 minutes of normal time to make a difference.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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This rich yet silky balm delivers up to 24 hours of hydration, instantly quenching dry, chapped lips and locking in moisture for lasting softness.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Frog Lake huts are remote structures miles from the Boreal Ski Resort and are in an area known for being prone to avalanches and difficult to reach in winter due to rough conditions, according to the Truckee Donner Land Trust.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Tricia Tuttle has had a rough week.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Shaggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaggy. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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