Examples of nubby in a Sentence
a nubby yarn that produces bumpy fabrics when woven
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Inside, there’s a unique two-tone color split for throne-like front seats and rear jump seats, with standard Dinamica—akin to nubby Alcantara—dressing seat inserts and door trim.
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Lawrence Ulrich,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
Microfiber absorbs four times more moisture than cotton and the nubby texture grabs and holds onto soil until it is washed away.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
Beyond batter and dough, nut flours lend delicate flavor and nubby texture to drinks such as a horchata, help thicken sauces, and make a creamy and decadent pastry layer.
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The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
The piece fell to her ankles in a soft, pale pink fabric with a nubby, plush surface and a structured collar.
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Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Lawrence Ulrich,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
Microfiber absorbs four times more moisture than cotton and the nubby texture grabs and holds onto soil until it is washed away.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
Beyond batter and dough, nut flours lend delicate flavor and nubby texture to drinks such as a horchata, help thicken sauces, and make a creamy and decadent pastry layer.
—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
The piece fell to her ankles in a soft, pale pink fabric with a nubby, plush surface and a structured collar.
—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for nubby
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“Nubby.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nubby. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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