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as in hairy
covered with or as if with hair
a big, shaggy dog kept trying to lick my face
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Recent Examples of shaggy
Another farm experience is Kitchen Coos & Ewes, a safari-like tour of a farm in southwest Scotland with shaggy Highland cows and a record-breaking flock of beltex sheep.
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AFAR Media, 28 Mar. 2025
Her feathery pixie cut was the momager’s signature style for years, with the occasional foray into other mom-friendly styles like a shaggy bob or bangs.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2025
Chris Pratt's ex-soldier/smuggler, Keats, looking very much like a shaggy Cowardly Lion with his blonde mop of hair and bushy mustache, regains his honor by reluctantly joining the mission to accompany Michelle and Cosmo with his sidekick utility 'bot.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 21 Mar. 2025
The thought occurred to me while watching One of Them Days, a likable buddy movie that has the exact contours and shaggy charm of a stoner comedy without ever getting around to partaking.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2025
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AFAR Media, 28 Mar. 2025
Her feathery pixie cut was the momager’s signature style for years, with the occasional foray into other mom-friendly styles like a shaggy bob or bangs.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2025
Chris Pratt's ex-soldier/smuggler, Keats, looking very much like a shaggy Cowardly Lion with his blonde mop of hair and bushy mustache, regains his honor by reluctantly joining the mission to accompany Michelle and Cosmo with his sidekick utility 'bot.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 21 Mar. 2025
The thought occurred to me while watching One of Them Days, a likable buddy movie that has the exact contours and shaggy charm of a stoner comedy without ever getting around to partaking.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaggy
Adjective
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That seemed like a big, hairy, audacious goal, and one that would motivate me.—
Shimite Obialo,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Flying your favorite spacecraft is as simple as plopping down in the captain’s chair to engage in some hairy dogfights and clandestine patrols over strange worlds or the inky cosmic blackness as the gameplay shifts from a standard FPS to a third-person perspective.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The bad news is that, for now, the details are a bit fuzzy.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
8 Apr. 2025
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Gomez opted for her signature almond shape to lean into the soft vibes, while her fuzzy teddy bear coat and shiny gold hoop earrings made everything feel very quiet luxury.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Active Time: 1 hr Total Time: 2 hrs Servings: 12 Creamy white lasagna is filled with cheesy layers of pasta, sausage and mushrooms, a silky bechamel, and mozzarella.—
Nicole Hopper,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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The lightweight texture means no greasy residue—just silky, radiant skin.—
Tira Urquhart,
Essence,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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His season started on a rough note in Australia, where a late mistake on the wet track sent him sliding off, struggling to recover and tumbling down the order.—
Kanzah Maktoum,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Two paratroopers were injured after a rough landing that was caught on video at a baseball game in Arizona.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Shaggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaggy. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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