stubbly

adjective

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as in stubbled

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Recent Examples of stubbly Hesley and other researchers examined the stubbly Elkhorn coral fragments on Wednesday at their outdoor lab across the street from the Rosenstiel school. — Alex Harris july 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stubbly
  1. stubbled
  2. bearded
  3. mustachioed
Adjective
  • Schatzline, a stubbled, sleepy-eyed man in his early thirties, gave an opening prayer.
    — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
  • The standard fit is a single foil shaver, perfect for detailing edges or mowing over stubbled necklines.
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 12 Nov. 2025
Definition of stubbled
Adjective
  • Morris was a wild-haired and bearded optimist with gentle eyes.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Below is Jordan — bearded, stern, and wearing a leather jacket — as Det.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of bearded
Adjective
  • The youngest hostage was a nine-month-old redheaded baby and the oldest was a mustachioed grandpa.
    — Rachel Goldberg-Polin, Time, 6 Oct. 2026
  • A couple of seats away from him was Jack, the moustachioed cowboy now the moustachioed scholar, whispering in Evelyn’s ear.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of mustachioed

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“Stubbly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stubbly. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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