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hairlike

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Recent Examples of hairlike Among the evidence that was seized was a hairlike fiber that was found in a hole in the home’s sheetrock at the top of the stairs. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2026 When a porcini is young, the mouths of the tubes are covered with tangled white hairlike filaments called hyphae. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026 This one stands out because of its forked tip, which creates soft, hairlike strokes instead of harsh, solid lines. — Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026 Its flat side can be used for outlining; its fine tip fills in sparse areas with hairlike strokes; and the broad side of the tip applies wider strokes as needed. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026 Third, nasal saline helps restore the actions of part of our natural defense system, which is composed of microscopic, hairlike projections called cilia that line the surface of the nasal passage. — Mary J. Scourboutakos, The Conversation, 14 Nov. 2025 This protein is needed for the formation of cilia — hairlike protrusions that cells can use to move — as well as in the assembly of the mitotic spindle that organizes chromosomes during cell division, and for the transport of neurotransmitters in neurons. — Quanta Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025

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This daring accessory was first debuted in Schiaparelli’s fall 2024 ready-to-wear collection, and the hairy tie has been making the rounds with other celebrities such as Selma Blair.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 6 July 2026
The ambitious series will debut new episodes later this year, making this the perfect time to prop up your hairy feet and marathon the first two seasons.

— Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 22 June 2026

Definition of hairy

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The shaggy golden Saint Berdoodle was killed on June 13 by an LAPD officer while bounding out of Marseille’s Canoga Park apartment.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Yeoh sported a shaggy platinum crop with dark roots peeping through, pairing her transformation with one of the brand’s signature skirt suits.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 7 July 2026

Definition of shaggy

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The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health recommends soaking leafy produce and fuzzy fruits like peaches in a 10% white vinegar and 90% water mixture.

— Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Deers tend to avoid flowers and plants with strong odors or foliage with a fuzzy, rough, or odd texture.

— Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 July 2026

Definition of fuzzy

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Flavors of black cherry, star anise, and mint are set into downy tannins that linger on the palate.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
Plants produce a basal rosette of downy foliage in their first year and flower in the second season, after which the plants typically die out.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 May 2026

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