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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thistly
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Written and directed by Social Network scribe Aaron Sorkin, The Social Reckoning catches up with Mark Zuckerberg (Jeremy Strong) more than a decade after the original film, which saw the prickly Harvard tech genius change social media forever with the creation of Facebook.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026 -
Based on the bestselling novel by Bart Baker, Honeymoon with Harry follows a rough-around-the-edges man (Gyllenhaal) who ends up sharing an unwanted journey with his fiancée’s prickly, overprotective father (Costner) after a life-altering turn upends their plans.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
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Irregular, edges catch oil differently, crisping into jagged, craggly bits while softer interior pockets hold onto dressing, broth, or sauce—the kind of varied texture that makes each bite its own.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
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As pests crawl through it, its jagged edges scrape their exoskeletons, dehydrating and killing them.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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The negotiations are meant to resolve some of the thorniest issues in the deal that are yet to be agreed upon, including Iran’s nuclear program.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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This next round of technical talks, intended to tackle the thorny issue of Iran’s nuclear program, will be much more complicated.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Even though modern machines and detergents have taken most of the workload out of the task, there are still some outdated laundry habits that may leave your clothes and linens looking dingy, smelling less than fresh, and feeling scratchy.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Cooling, smooth, and surprisingly affordable at just $6, this one upgrades scratchy hotel bedding with a softer feel while also being gentler on hair and skin overnight.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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“Thistly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thistly. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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