Thesaurus results for FIBROUS

fibrous

adjective

ˈfī-brəs

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as in stringy

resembling or having the texture of a mass of strings thick, fibrous hair that was not easy to comb

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Recent Examples of fibrous The scientists found both were composed of a fibrous material that contained many stinging cells called spirocysts, which belong exclusively to the branch of aquatic invertebrates known as cnidarians. —

Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026 But closer analysis revealed it was made of fibrous layers packed with stinging cells, pointing to a connection with cnidarians, the group that includes corals and anemones. —

Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026 Use a spoon to scrape out any fibrous fuzzy hairs. —

Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026 Mistletoe, on the other hand, relies on rigid cellulose nanocrystals to form sticky, fibrous networks. —

Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fibrous

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stringy

Adjective

The end product is usually tough, dry, and stringy.

— Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 May 2026
Finally, dingy, discolored, or stringy towels need to get the heave-ho.

— Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026