Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of stringyMassage and foam rolling are practices that involve myofascial release, a term for releasing tension in muscles and the fascia, the stringy tissues woven through the muscles.—Ava Erickson, Outside, 7 Nov. 2025 Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and any stringy pieces.—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025 Then to reheat, warm very gently over low heat in lieu of simmering or boiling, which can cause the soup to become stringy.—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025 As the hulking creature, the Australian star appears to have pale, cadaverous skin with lacerations across it and long, stringy hair.—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stringy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stringy
fibrous
Adjective
True yams, on the other hand, are starchy, fibrous, and pale, and won't deliver the right texture or flavor.
—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
22 Dec. 2025
With precise calibration, fibrous tissue—such as blood vessels—can be spared from damage even in the target zone.
Share