hairlike

adjective

Definition of hairlikenext
as in hairy

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairlike
  1. hairy
  2. woolly
  3. shaggy
  4. fuzzy
  5. downy
  6. furry
Adjective
  • The spider is the largest and hairiest member of its genus and was identified by David Ortiz of Masaryk University in Czechia and Elier Fonseca of the Cuban Zoological Society.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
  • When ripe, the hairy green fruit measures about 1.6 inches (4 centimeters) long.
    Mindy Weisberger, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of hairy
Adjective
  • As part of the bizarre tradition on the island of Borkum, Lower Saxony, six men dress up as monsters in woolly costumes to hunt the women, before holding them and subjecting them to the bull horn beatings.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
  • This woolly batch of SoundCloud demos and loosies marries the winding, kaleidoscopic approach of rap music, before sample laws to the melody-forward tendencies of the cell-phone-as-sampler era.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of woolly
Adjective
  • The 28-year-old actor appeared on the Dec. 12 episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert with his latest look, a thin mustache and his normally long curly hair trimmed in a shorter, shaggy crop.
    Hedy Phillips, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Take a cue from the Olsen handbook and look for shaggy details, longline shapes, and reversible designs.
    Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of shaggy
Adjective
  • Still feeling the warm and fuzzy vibes from that Golden Bachelorette finale?
    Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Or, if lucky and less stressed, then—apropos of the season—are reveling in the falling snow outside amidst fuzzy socks and a roaring fire.
    Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of fuzzy
Adjective
  • Mature king penguins have four total layers of feathers—three downy inner layers, topped by an oily waterproof outer layer.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024
  • That said, Beatty’s portrayal of the harried, discursive, libidinous George is irresistible even without context, as is the performance given by a young Goldie Hawn, who illuminates every frame—and perfectly counteracts Beatty—with blonde California light, and a heart-melting, downy innocence.
    Vogue, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2024
Definition of downy
Adjective
  • However, his confusion quickly turned into joyful disbelief when his parents revealed the exciting news - the adorable furry friend was his!
    Ronnie Li, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
  • For those traveling with furry companions, nearby Olde Port Beach is a dog-friendly haven where pups can frolic to their hearts’ content.
    Cliff Lewis, Orange County Register, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of furry
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