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also wooly
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as in hairy
covered with or as if with hair
still had a water bed and a woolly coverlet on top of it
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Recent Examples of woolly
This slow-growing columnar cactus looks striking in a pot because it’s covered in white, wooly spines that look like unkempt hair.
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
On the horizon appears a woolly shroud of smoke from a distant wildfire.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
They’re lined with a wooly shearling blend that’ll keep your toes toasty through winter.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 18 Jan. 2026
That loss may soon include the woolly devil – which hasn’t been spotted since 2024.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
On the horizon appears a woolly shroud of smoke from a distant wildfire.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
They’re lined with a wooly shearling blend that’ll keep your toes toasty through winter.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 18 Jan. 2026
That loss may soon include the woolly devil – which hasn’t been spotted since 2024.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for woolly
Adjective
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Later, other stars like Stevie Nicks, David Cassidy, and Mick Jagger mimicked the look in a more choppy, shaggy way with bangs, layers, and tons of texture—instead of the sleekness of the original look.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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During a Tuesday, April 7 appearance on Theo Von's This Past Weekend podcast, the 26-year-old country star spoke about her classic look, featuring shaggy, curly brown bangs.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Giants reliever Ryan Walker survived a hairy 10th inning to send the game into the 11th.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2026
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So the molds – the hairy fungi – have spores which are released into the air.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The costumes, by Kaye Voyce, are almost alarmingly on target, from Becky’s try-hard dress to Andrew’s fuzzy orange cardigan.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
16 Apr. 2026
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For example, plants with fuzzy or aromatic foliage aren't as desirable as those with soft, succulent growth.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The combination of silky cream cheese, smooth jello, and crispy pretzel crust is unbeatable—and truly iconic.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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The sheets are made from bamboo viscose, which is breathable and feels silky smooth against the skin.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Woolly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woolly. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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