as in hairy
covered with or as if with hair
wore a hirsute mask as part of his werewolf costume
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Recent Examples of hirsute
This macabre gender bias, researchers say in a new study, serves as a window into the behavioral patterns of these hirsute beasts that died out roughly 10,000 years ago.
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Carl Engelking, Discover Magazine, 2 Nov. 2017
Del Toro has the hirsute wildness of Michel Simon.
—BostonGlobe.com, 21 Oct. 2021
Females are more likely to select the most hirsute male bustards as mates, possibly because their more advanced age signifies greater experience.
—Sarah Stanley, Discover Magazine, 10 Feb. 2011
But while the sloths provide a hirsute home, the algae also need nutrients in order to survive.
—Darren Incorvaia, Discover Magazine, 12 Apr. 2022
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Carl Engelking, Discover Magazine, 2 Nov. 2017
Del Toro has the hirsute wildness of Michel Simon.
—BostonGlobe.com, 21 Oct. 2021
Females are more likely to select the most hirsute male bustards as mates, possibly because their more advanced age signifies greater experience.
—Sarah Stanley, Discover Magazine, 10 Feb. 2011
But while the sloths provide a hirsute home, the algae also need nutrients in order to survive.
—Darren Incorvaia, Discover Magazine, 12 Apr. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hirsute
Adjective
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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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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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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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“Hirsute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hirsute. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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