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
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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
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Take a cue from the Olsen handbook and look for shaggy details, longline shapes, and reversible designs.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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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
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When ripe, the hairy green fruit measures about 1.6 inches (4 centimeters) long.Mindy Weisberger, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
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This gorgeous cleanser transforms from a rich balm to a silky milk once water is added.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Each piece has a smooth and silky surface with a balanced weight.Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
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