as in shaggy
covered with or as if with hair
the sight of their unshorn heads is something that these male recruits will not see during their basic training
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Recent Examples of unshorn
Devout members of the Sikh faith are expected to keep their beards unshorn or avoid trimming them to display their commitment to their religion.
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James Queallystaff Writer,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2023
Baptized Sikhs are required to carry or maintain the five articles of the Sikh faith: kesh (unshorn hair), kara (steel bracelet), kanga (small wooden comb), kachera (undershorts) and a kirpan (resembling a knife or sword).
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Brahmjot Kaur,
NBC News,
26 Sep. 2022
The organization also pointed to its 2014 survey that found Sikh children who have articles of their faith such as turbans, other head coverings and unshorn hair are bullied at a rate of 67%.
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Mj Slaby,
The Indianapolis Star,
26 Feb. 2022
Unlike Samson, the unshorn hair on me and my son is a reminder of our strength, but not the source of it.
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Vanessa Hua,
Time,
3 Nov. 2021
Six women raise their hands, flashing thick thatches of unshorn underarm hair.
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Washington Post,
17 June 2021
Keeping it unshorn and tied up in a turban is a key tenet of his religion.
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Harmeet Kaur,
CNN,
27 May 2021
Many practicing Sikhs are visually distinguishable by their articles of faith, which include the unshorn hair and turban.
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Casey Smith,
Fox News,
18 Apr. 2021
James Queallystaff Writer,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2023
Baptized Sikhs are required to carry or maintain the five articles of the Sikh faith: kesh (unshorn hair), kara (steel bracelet), kanga (small wooden comb), kachera (undershorts) and a kirpan (resembling a knife or sword).
—
Brahmjot Kaur,
NBC News,
26 Sep. 2022
The organization also pointed to its 2014 survey that found Sikh children who have articles of their faith such as turbans, other head coverings and unshorn hair are bullied at a rate of 67%.
—
Mj Slaby,
The Indianapolis Star,
26 Feb. 2022
Unlike Samson, the unshorn hair on me and my son is a reminder of our strength, but not the source of it.
—
Vanessa Hua,
Time,
3 Nov. 2021
Six women raise their hands, flashing thick thatches of unshorn underarm hair.
—
Washington Post,
17 June 2021
Keeping it unshorn and tied up in a turban is a key tenet of his religion.
—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN,
27 May 2021
Many practicing Sikhs are visually distinguishable by their articles of faith, which include the unshorn hair and turban.
—
Casey Smith,
Fox News,
18 Apr. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unshorn
Adjective
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When Jon Brion would perform at Largo in Los Angeles, the enthrallment of his show entailed watching the shaggy-haired guy play myriad instruments, sampling and looping them into a climactic song.
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That charming and shaggy approach is fitting for such a campy and irreverent comedy, ultimately substituting polish for an equal mixture of artistic grit and careless joy.
Adjective
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The threat that these hairy tanks (some can weigh over 1,500 pounds) pose to drivers is so great that Volvo, a brand synonymous with safety, built their own life-sized rubber replica.
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People had expectations of Mike Myers, because of SNL and Wayne’s World — not everybody was going along with this idea of the bad teeth, hairy body and taking the piss out of Bond.
Adjective
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This Laura Geller hydrating primer creates a silky-smooth canvas that grips your foundation for all-day wear.
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Think silky crème caramel with boozy prunes, strawberry Bakewell with clotted cream, or a velvety dark‑chocolate mousse cake—best finished with a glass of 20‑year‑old Tawny port from Portugal’s ‘River of Gold’.
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