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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Gritty — the googly-eyed, wild-bearded, furry menace introduced by the Flyers in September 2018 — has long been a source of viral moments during the regular season.—
Ryan Brennan
April 23,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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The defense also had a witness who described the shooter with the shotgun as bearded, stocky, and dark-skinned.—
Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And the season’s MVP is the mustachioed Melton, whose himbo performance is defined by the palpable loneliness exuding from his muscular body.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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That character — the little mustachioed guy in red overalls — was also Miyamoto’s creation.—
Alexander Kaplan,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Stubbly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stubbly. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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