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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
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.
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Hedy Phillips, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Take a cue from the Olsen handbook and look for shaggy details, longline shapes, and reversible designs.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
Her character in this shaggy, affable message movie may be nameless, but the specifics of her performance howl with righteous intent.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
The event was presided over by Shealy himself, who was never far from his big, shaggy brown dog, Buster, or his girlfriend, Debbie Fields, the founder of Mrs. Fields Bakeries.
—Brienne Walsh, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Hedy Phillips, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Take a cue from the Olsen handbook and look for shaggy details, longline shapes, and reversible designs.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
Her character in this shaggy, affable message movie may be nameless, but the specifics of her performance howl with righteous intent.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
The event was presided over by Shealy himself, who was never far from his big, shaggy brown dog, Buster, or his girlfriend, Debbie Fields, the founder of Mrs. Fields Bakeries.
—Brienne Walsh, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaggy
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The TikTok trends that coined wacky new terms, the brand scandals that got everyone checking their lot numbers, the most memorable celebrity makeup moments—this is your final exam on 2024’s hairiest, happiest, and most helpful beauty stories.Marci Robin, Allure, 19 Dec. 2024
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In a heartbreaking moment, Driggs lifts his hairy little arms up to his human, beseeching him to take him back.Erin Qualey, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2024
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It’s made with a fuzzy fleece material to keep your upper body perfectly warm without overheating.Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
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In the carousel, Daddario first showed off her cozy outfit, which included a fuzzy hat and coat paired with some stylish jeans.Athena Sobhan, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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Devin Booker and Jamal Murray tout two of the silkiest jumpers in the game.Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
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The texture of this chic lip product blends the best of a silky oil with the non-sticky feel of a jelly.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2024
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For key factors, such as tenure and years of experience, companies frequently rely on rough estimates from HR.Lyssa Hansard, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The most common model in the United States was the highly successful iTunes Store, which allowed listeners to purchase both albums and single tracks, abiding by a rough dollar-per-song value inherited from the age of LPs and CDs.Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Shaggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaggy. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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