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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
This is a film that extends beyond the traditional three acts, told with the same shaggy style that has defined a lot of Lee’s recent features (including the fantastic Da 5 Bloods and the Oscar-winning BlacKkKlansman).
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2025
Chi-Raq Year: 2015 Runtime: 2h 7m Lee has never been known for clockwork precision or fastidiousness: Even some of his best movies are shaggy and rough around the edges.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 16 Aug. 2025
Putting a woman in the part to begin with already establishes a sense of otherness that breaks away from the tendency to play Christ as a shaggy-haired, pissy hippie.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Aug. 2025
As for the upcoming trends high-profile figures may embrace for the autumn season, bat bangs, blunt bobs and shaggy hair styles will likely be on the rise over the course of the coming weeks as temperatures begin to shift.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2025
Chi-Raq Year: 2015 Runtime: 2h 7m Lee has never been known for clockwork precision or fastidiousness: Even some of his best movies are shaggy and rough around the edges.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 16 Aug. 2025
Putting a woman in the part to begin with already establishes a sense of otherness that breaks away from the tendency to play Christ as a shaggy-haired, pissy hippie.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Aug. 2025
As for the upcoming trends high-profile figures may embrace for the autumn season, bat bangs, blunt bobs and shaggy hair styles will likely be on the rise over the course of the coming weeks as temperatures begin to shift.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaggy
Adjective
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Flowers of the Cristata group look like hairy brains.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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The heist and rescue – followed by a zookeeper’s lesson about the hairy, multilegged creatures – gave me a new respect for the spiders and the keepers at the Cincinnati Zoo and a fascinating story to share with our readers.—
Terry DeMio,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The role that alcohol and sugary drink consumption truly plays in hair health is still fuzzy.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
5 Sep. 2025
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Lapuniot Oversized Mohair Sweater Inspired by Gigi Hadid Speaking of airport attire, Hadid co-signed the travel-friendly trend when arriving at JFK Airport in a fuzzy, bubblegum pink cardigan.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Formulated for normal to dry skin, this gentle daily facial cleanser transforms from a silky oil to a soft, lathering foam that deeply cleanses your skin, effectively removing dirt, excess oil and stubborn makeup without clogging pores, leaving residue or a greasy feeling.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Pair these sleek wide-leg jeans with a button-down shirt, or a silky blouse and heels for an office-appropriate style.—
Jessie Quinn,
Flow Space,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Homers reheat Royals’ cold offense The Royals’ offense has hit another rough patch.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, avoid using any pads or scrubbers with a rough surface that could damage the cabinet finish.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Shaggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaggy. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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