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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
Martha Stewart, who introduced her followers to the tradition in 2005, resurrected the dessert a few days ago on Instagram with a photo of a cake expertly decorated with chocolate curls mimicking a lamb’s wooly coat.
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Lisa Gutierrez
april 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
Working with strict limitations—no more than five instruments; just one hour to make each track—the two West Coast leftfield vets turn out a surprisingly expansive set of wooly electronic jams.
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Daniel Bromfield,
Pitchfork,
30 Mar. 2026
The sound of her paws on the floor, the weight of her on your lap, the pure joy of her silly expressions, the sound of her bark when the mailman breaches the front porch, the softness of her wooly head, and yes, even the ever-present doggy breath.
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Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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
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Lisa Gutierrez
april 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
Working with strict limitations—no more than five instruments; just one hour to make each track—the two West Coast leftfield vets turn out a surprisingly expansive set of wooly electronic jams.
—
Daniel Bromfield,
Pitchfork,
30 Mar. 2026
The sound of her paws on the floor, the weight of her on your lap, the pure joy of her silly expressions, the sound of her bark when the mailman breaches the front porch, the softness of her wooly head, and yes, even the ever-present doggy breath.
—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
This slow-growing columnar cactus looks striking in a pot because it’s covered in white, wooly spines that look like unkempt hair.
—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for woolly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for woolly
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.
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The ambitious series will debut new episodes later this year, making this the perfect time to prop up your hairy feet and marathon the first two seasons.
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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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Audra stooped down to hug Christina, 3, who donned a fuzzy white jacket with bear-like ears on the hood.
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The brief clip showed off a new cast of characters, beginning with fuzzy television static before exploding into a montage propelled by intense music and kinetic bursts of action, carrying on the spirit of the first season through energetic animation and heavily stylised art.
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The Marmaille cuvée, introduced from the 2023 vintage, blends Cinsault and Grenache to emphasize fruit and elegance, while a Grenache-dominant cuvée offers a silkier profile aligned with modern food pairing.
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The 2019 has aromas of licorice, cassis, black raspberry, cedar, and mocha with silky tannins and flavors of sweet baking spices, ripe dark fruits, and a touch of dark chocolate in the finish.
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“Woolly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woolly. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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