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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  • Dory, who is the baby of her three-kid family, invents friends, villains and a bearded fairy godmother for company.
    — Liz Rosenberg, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The live show’s audience, filled with women in floral maxidresses and bearded men who probably host their own podcasts, was more than ready for love and laughter.
    — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of bearded
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  • On a recent afternoon, the lanky, mustachioed Zucker, wearing a T-shirt, ballcap and small hoop earrings, bears little resemblance to his comic alter ego who sports a tattered suit with gag props stuffed in every pocket.
    — Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Ross joked the mustachioed figure had to let his beard grow out, too.
    — Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of mustachioed

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“Stubbled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stubbled. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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