as in shaggy
covered with or as if with hair
the sight of their unshorn heads is something that these male recruits will not see during their basic training
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Recent Examples of unshorn
Devout members of the Sikh faith are expected to keep their beards unshorn or avoid trimming them to display their commitment to their religion.
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James Queallystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2023
Baptized Sikhs are required to carry or maintain the five articles of the Sikh faith: kesh (unshorn hair), kara (steel bracelet), kanga (small wooden comb), kachera (undershorts) and a kirpan (resembling a knife or sword).
—Brahmjot Kaur, NBC News, 26 Sep. 2022
The organization also pointed to its 2014 survey that found Sikh children who have articles of their faith such as turbans, other head coverings and unshorn hair are bullied at a rate of 67%.
—Mj Slaby, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Feb. 2022
Unlike Samson, the unshorn hair on me and my son is a reminder of our strength, but not the source of it.
—Vanessa Hua, Time, 3 Nov. 2021
Six women raise their hands, flashing thick thatches of unshorn underarm hair.
—Washington Post, 17 June 2021
Many practicing Sikhs are visually distinguishable by their articles of faith, which include the unshorn hair and turban.
—Casey Smith, Fox News, 18 Apr. 2021
Keeping it unshorn and tied up in a turban is a key tenet of his religion.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 27 May 2021
James Queallystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2023
Baptized Sikhs are required to carry or maintain the five articles of the Sikh faith: kesh (unshorn hair), kara (steel bracelet), kanga (small wooden comb), kachera (undershorts) and a kirpan (resembling a knife or sword).
—Brahmjot Kaur, NBC News, 26 Sep. 2022
The organization also pointed to its 2014 survey that found Sikh children who have articles of their faith such as turbans, other head coverings and unshorn hair are bullied at a rate of 67%.
—Mj Slaby, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Feb. 2022
Unlike Samson, the unshorn hair on me and my son is a reminder of our strength, but not the source of it.
—Vanessa Hua, Time, 3 Nov. 2021
Six women raise their hands, flashing thick thatches of unshorn underarm hair.
—Washington Post, 17 June 2021
Many practicing Sikhs are visually distinguishable by their articles of faith, which include the unshorn hair and turban.
—Casey Smith, Fox News, 18 Apr. 2021
Keeping it unshorn and tied up in a turban is a key tenet of his religion.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 27 May 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unshorn
Adjective
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The cropped black faux leather jacket has a shaggy, biscotti brown trim and sleeves.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2025
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The London Orbital Motorway, or the M25, is a vast ring road that runs in a shaggy circle around the outer edges of the capital.—
Anna Russell,
The New Yorker,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Key Ingredients: Basil leaf hairy root blend, sunflower oil, baobab oil Type: Pre-wash oil Best For: Dry scalp, product build-up, all hair textures Size: 3 oz.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2025
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However, plants with hairy leaves or plants in soilless mixes may do better by being watered from the bottom.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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After seeing animal print interiors in clubs across the city, Rowland ventured into that territory with her clothing, and in true London fashion, the show opened with a silky trench coat.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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The one saving grace for the board is the accompanying wrist rest, which is silky smooth and connects magnetically to Apex Pro TKL.—
Gieson Cacho,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
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