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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
Having unveiled its woolly mice, an American startup promised to reintroduce woolly mammoths by the end of 2028.
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Victor J. Blue, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025
Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park Built in 1882 in the shape of a Roman cross, the Cochise County Courthouse became an important symbol in the wild and woolly town.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 21 Nov. 2025
From swaying trims to plush bags and scarves, warmth and whimsy can be found with Dries Van Noten’s pumps, Gucci’s tote bag, and Cos’s woolly hat.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Nov. 2025
One likes to imagine Paleo Dad loping across the savannah in hot pursuit of a wooly mammoth.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
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Victor J. Blue, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025
Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park Built in 1882 in the shape of a Roman cross, the Cochise County Courthouse became an important symbol in the wild and woolly town.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 21 Nov. 2025
From swaying trims to plush bags and scarves, warmth and whimsy can be found with Dries Van Noten’s pumps, Gucci’s tote bag, and Cos’s woolly hat.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Nov. 2025
One likes to imagine Paleo Dad loping across the savannah in hot pursuit of a wooly mammoth.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for woolly
Adjective
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Van Sant was impressed by Elwes’s preparation and physical transformation, with his shaggy hair and bushy beard.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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To go with her new gal on the go lifestyle, she's chopped off her iconic perm in favor of a whimsical, shaggy pixie cut.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Things became so hairy that Ghost City Tours, which hosted events featuring Annabelle, released a statement confirming that Annabelle had nothing to do with the fire.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
27 Dec. 2025
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In October, for his first collection as the designer of Jean Paul Gaultier, Duran Lantink put models in hairy trompe-l’œil-style catsuits, while Kim Kardashian — who last year first teased us with a Skims faux fur bikini — fully committed with a range of merkins in various shades and hair types.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
23 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Since their breakout moment, the bags have evolved with fun new styles, including glitzy glitter, luxe leather-alternative styles, and even winter-ready fuzzy styles.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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The fuzzy shearling interior and buttery soft suede outer is worth all the hype, and the chestnut hue goes with legit everything.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Gwyneth Paltrow whipped up her famous boyfriend-breakfast in a silky navy set, Kate Hudson sat for hair and makeup in a knitted turtleneck combo, and Demi Moore hung out with family in a gingham two-piece.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer Of course, my breakouts don’t magically disappear, but the silky-smooth formula evens my skin tone and gives a blurring, Facetune-like effect IRL.—
Melony Forcier,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Woolly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woolly. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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