Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thistly
Adjective
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The film examines the prickly relationship between criticism and art, as well as the gamble of meeting your heroes.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026 -
With its coarse, slightly prickly foliage and stems, coneflower (Echinacea) is a staple in deer-resistant plantings.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
15 Apr. 2026
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Victor Glover described peering at the long shadows of the lunar terminator through a telephoto lens and suddenly feeling transported down to that airless, forbidding landscape and imagining himself off-road driving among jagged peaks.—
Andrew Chaikin,
Space.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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McMau maintains a level of jagged authenticity that implies there might well be a threat around every corner for both of his characters.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Crabapple is an artist and author known for lucid leftie takes, and her book takes on the thorny history of a vibrant intellectual tradition.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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Conscious of their thorny public image, prediction markets have tried to launder their reputation by collaborating with news agencies.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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It’s rightfully associated with fiber, but often wrongly assumed to be as scratchy as twine.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Best Deals at the Quince Sale If your current towels are limp, scratchy, or just plain uninspired, Quince’s Turkish Classic Bath towels are an instant bathroom upgrade.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Thistly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thistly. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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