Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thistly
Adjective
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Trapped in a prickly relationship with a cactus, his life changes overnight when Swift sprays herself with Opalite and is magically transported into his living room.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Feb. 2026 -
Surrounded by vast desert, the long and windy road that leads to Nancy Guthrie’s home in the Catalina Foothills is dotted with prickly cacti and attractive houses.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The sidewalks were already frozen slick early in December, and my body was rigid from the jagged cold.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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Kimberley Alpine Resort is surrounded by jagged peaks, and its car-free downtown feels like a snow globe, complete with a quaint look and quiet atmosphere.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Financial services have long been a thorny arena for vertical AI companies.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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How the figure skating backflip became so controversial Backflipping has long been a thorny topic in the figure skating world.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Our eyes are itchy, our throats are scratchy, our nose is runny, our head is pounding with congestion.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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Your throat might feel dry and scratchy; maybe your muscles start to feel tight muscles.—
Katharine Gammon,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Thistly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thistly. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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