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as in shaggy
covered with or as if with hair
a furry teddy bear that would be so nice to cuddle up with
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Recent Examples of furry
Kendall Jenner, Kylie Jenner, Hailey Bieber, and Mariah Carey all broke out their furriest coats to stay warm amidst the bitterly cold temperatures.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 21 Jan. 2025
Just before Christmas, she was spotted at Arrowhead Stadium in a chic, furry red coat.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 18 Jan. 2025
When Costello styled Keke in a furry light pink coat and a Stella McCartney frock in a deep orange tone.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 17 Jan. 2025
The companies said that their research showed that around one third of pet owners in the US changed their travel plans due to the difficulty of travelling with their furry friends.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 21 Jan. 2025
Just before Christmas, she was spotted at Arrowhead Stadium in a chic, furry red coat.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 18 Jan. 2025
When Costello styled Keke in a furry light pink coat and a Stella McCartney frock in a deep orange tone.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 17 Jan. 2025
The companies said that their research showed that around one third of pet owners in the US changed their travel plans due to the difficulty of travelling with their furry friends.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for furry
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Continue on with Banana Republic’s shaggy knit cardigan, a pair of knee-high boots from Jeffrey Campbell, and finally, H&M’s leopard-print ’90s bag.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2025
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And there's an endearingly shaggy side to this film, all the more shocking given its then-record cost.—
Darren Franich,
EW.com,
7 Jan. 2025
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Multiple sightings of a large, hairy animal-like man have been reported over the past few decades, and the creature has inspired a number of pieces of literature.—
Joseph Epstein,
Newsweek,
11 Dec. 2024
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The year-in-review found Greece had the highest percentage of bears of any country Who doesn’t love a hairy chest and a crystal blue ocean? Which country has the most twinks?—
Quispe López,
Them,
5 Dec. 2024
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The texture is silky and lotion-like—delicately gentle and pleasant, with a subtle, fresh scent that's light and never overpowering.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 Jan. 2025
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The palate is beautifully silky and rounded, with delectable pastry flavors, baking spices, and milky coffee to complement the fruit core—fantastic depth of flavor, intensity, and longevity.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Wear them with fuzzy slippers and an oversized hoodie while lounging at home, or swap in sneakers if you’re headed to the gym or traveling.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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Females are wingless and resemble large, very fuzzy ants, hence their common name.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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The ladybug begins life as a spiky black crawler; the garden tiger moth starts out life as an extravagantly furred caterpillar.—
Rivka Galchen,
The New Yorker,
31 Aug. 2023
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Many furred mammals have apocrine glands, including camels and donkeys, as well as chimpanzees.—
Jeff Goodell,
Time,
6 July 2023
Adjective
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Piñeiro should have a decent market, despite having a rough second half of the season.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2025
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Reed, who was challenged by Hurley after his stretch of rough outings, ripped an offensive rebound from the arms of Butler’s Pierre Brooks five minutes in and finished a layup.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Furry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furry. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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