STUBBLY Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

stubbly

adjective

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Recent Examples of stubbly 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

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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

T-shirts, socks, lighters, stickers, bandanas and water bottles feature the French outdoor brand’s logo — a white-bearded hiker — alongside Andelman’s signature psychedelic mushroom visual.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
In the opening scene, an old and bearded monarch sits wagging a huge finger at a young man.

— John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026

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A couple of seats away from him was Jack, the moustachioed cowboy now the moustachioed scholar, whispering in Evelyn’s ear.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
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

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