stubbly

adjective

Definition of stubblynext
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
  • Emmett Doyle is a burly and bearded union carpenter and musician in Minneapolis who writes and performs folk music about the struggles of the working class.
    — Emily Witt, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Hull City Hull City 2 Manchester United 0 This wasn’t in the script — Manchester United comprehensively beaten by everyone’s favourites to go down and Oli McBurnie, Hull’s bearded genius, running the show.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of bearded
Adjective
  • On a recent afternoon, the lanky, mustachioed Zucker, wearing a T-shirt, ballcap and small hoop earrings, bears little resemblance to his comic alter ego who sports a tattered suit with gag props stuffed in every pocket.
    — Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Ross joked the mustachioed figure had to let his beard grow out, too.
    — Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of mustachioed

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“Stubbly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stubbly. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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