Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stubbly
Adjective
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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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But as the game wore on, spectators realized that Castro had disguised some young professional players as bearded, older men to play cleanup in the final innings.—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
11 Jan. 2026
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Watch Byrne discuss her family's quest for a bearded dragon — and showcase her impressive knowledge of Seinfeld — in the clip above.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Nintendo brand is king, and those mustachioed siblings are its most beloved ambassadors.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
5 Jan. 2026
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It was greeted by the sound of loud, sarcastic cheering by the old London Road end and by Malcolm Shotton, Oxford’s moustachioed coach, who could have used the Pringles logo as a passport photo, throwing his jacket into the crowd in sarcastic celebration.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2026
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“Stubbly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stubbly. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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