Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stubbly
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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There was also a bearded dragon that was lacking food, water and heat, prosecutors said.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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In their scenes together, Ahmed plays straight man so Khan can go huge, all breezy confidence and street smarts combined as a defense against the countless stereotypes the bearded, accented, proudly Muslim Zulfi must face every day.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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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
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Jonas Lovv, a heavily tattooed mustachioed man with a penchant for leather dungarees, has certainly got the rock-star charisma.—
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
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“Stubbly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stubbly. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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