stubbly

adjective

Definition of stubblynext
as in stubbled

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  1. stubbled
  2. bearded
  3. mustachioed
Adjective
  • 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
Definition of stubbled
Adjective
  • The story of Daniel Moraff, the bearded former Sanders staffer who helped recruit Platner, offers a glimpse of the cultural divide.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 15 July 2026
  • The family’s bearded dragon survived after spending 24 hours in critical care, officials said.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 14 July 2026
Definition of bearded
Adjective
  • South India is the scent of frangipani and coffee, bushels of bananas and coconuts, women with gold nose rings and hair braided with jasmine and mustachioed men in pink with hands on hips.
    — Chandrahas Choudhury, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
  • Sadly, anyone hoping to see his mustachioed self opposite Hudson Williams' Shane Hollander and Connor Storrie's Ilya Rozanov in 2027 may be disappointed.
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
Definition of mustachioed
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“Stubbly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stubbly. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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