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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
Stir in buttermilk until a shaggy dough forms.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
The standout feature of the pair comes at the laces, which replace the traditional eyelets with boot-like metal hooks and thick, shaggy shoelaces.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 Dec. 2025
Oversize loungers beckon in the living room, while shaggy pelts drape the chairs around the dining table and mounted antlers hang in lighted niches.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2025
Use a spatula to mix until the dough is shaggy, then turn the mixer onto low to knead for 1 minute, or until the dough begins to come together.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2025
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Things became so hairy that Ghost City Tours, which hosted events featuring Annabelle, released a statement confirming that Annabelle had nothing to do with the fire.—
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In October, for his first collection as the designer of Jean Paul Gaultier, Duran Lantink put models in hairy trompe-l’œil-style catsuits, while Kim Kardashian — who last year first teased us with a Skims faux fur bikini — fully committed with a range of merkins in various shades and hair types.—
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Since their breakout moment, the bags have evolved with fun new styles, including glitzy glitter, luxe leather-alternative styles, and even winter-ready fuzzy styles.—
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The fuzzy shearling interior and buttery soft suede outer is worth all the hype, and the chestnut hue goes with legit everything.—
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Gwyneth Paltrow whipped up her famous boyfriend-breakfast in a silky navy set, Kate Hudson sat for hair and makeup in a knitted turtleneck combo, and Demi Moore hung out with family in a gingham two-piece.—
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Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer Of course, my breakouts don’t magically disappear, but the silky-smooth formula evens my skin tone and gives a blurring, Facetune-like effect IRL.—
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The Heat’s rough night began with a disastrous start, trailing 36-12 just 10 minutes into the contest.—
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Marty’s face prominently features a scar on his cheekbone and additional scarring under his chin, suggesting a rough life.—
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“Shaggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaggy. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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