Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thistly
Adjective
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This is because squash plants produce prickly leaves and stems that rabbits dislike.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026 -
This Japanese type of juniper shrub forms a dense mat of prickly blue-green needles that turn slightly purplish in winter.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The plane hitting the water is destructive enough without the help of a jagged coral reef (improbably far from any coastline) slicing through the aircraft’s undercarriage.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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Known for their jagged peaks, glacial lakes, and vast icefields, the Canadian Rockies are among the world’s most stunning mountain ranges, forming a natural divide between Alberta and British Columbia.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Other works in Pau’s repertoire deal with thorny subjects via more oblique and disjointed imagery.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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The winner will confront a number of thorny issues, including high rents, a stubborn homelessness crisis and street lights stripped of copper wire.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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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 4 May. 2026.
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