stubbled

adjective

as in stubbly

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Recent Examples of stubbled Schatzline, a stubbled, sleepy-eyed man in his early thirties, gave an opening prayer. — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026 The standard fit is a single foil shaver, perfect for detailing edges or mowing over stubbled necklines. — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 12 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stubbled
  1. stubbly
  2. bearded
  3. mustachioed
Adjective
  • Hesley and other researchers examined the stubbly Elkhorn coral fragments on Wednesday at their outdoor lab across the street from the Rosenstiel school.
    — Alex Harris July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Definition of stubbly
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  • He reportedly was kidnapped by a bearded man driving a blue Ford van, and later, his remains were found in a canal off Florida’s Turnpike in Indian River County.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
  • One of them, a shorter, bearded man with a nose reddened and swollen from years of abusing liquor, gave a low whistle.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
Definition of bearded
Adjective
  • The Pied Piper here is a creepy mustachioed ice cream man (Ari Millen), who comes with an interesting backstory revealed in the final act.
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • One mustachioed Ted Lasso (Jason Sudeikis) will return to the small screen this summer in a brand new story that includes some old faces and some new.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of mustachioed

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