as in nubbly
having small pieces or lumps spread throughout
a nubby yarn that produces bumpy fabrics when woven
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Recent Examples of nubby
Why else show nubby fleece trousers with a coordinating striped jacket, which nobody needs but would be a hoot to wear?
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Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
Textural, nubby and practical, this sweater is an instant classic.
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Lauren Finney Harden,
InStyle,
19 Jan. 2026
The sandstone bouclé brings a soft, nubby texture that adds warmth without feeling heavy, and the low profile keeps the whole piece looking clean.
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Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
1 Dec. 2025
Suspend houseplants from the ceiling in macrame planters and add a nubby rug to complete the look.
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
Textural, nubby and practical, this sweater is an instant classic.
—
Lauren Finney Harden,
InStyle,
19 Jan. 2026
The sandstone bouclé brings a soft, nubby texture that adds warmth without feeling heavy, and the low profile keeps the whole piece looking clean.
—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
1 Dec. 2025
Suspend houseplants from the ceiling in macrame planters and add a nubby rug to complete the look.
—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nubby
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Lifting the lid revealed a small tart topped with a tongue of Spanish sea urchin, resting on a nubbly bed of cancha nuts.
Adjective
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Cellulite is a skin condition in which fat collects in pockets under the skin and pushes up against it, making the skin's surface look lumpy or dimpled.
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What’s that soft, lumpy wormlike structure along the top and back of each testicle?
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The combination makes strands thicker, fuller, stronger, frizz-free, and softer—and thus, longer with less shedding and breakage.
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The brown, round cookie has arms and legs, one eyebrow thicker than the other, and one buck tooth.
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Stewart wore hers with a chunky pearl choker, red pants, and white sandals for a patriotic look, but the top’s styling potential is endless.
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The slim profile is a nice distraction from the chunky dad sneakers that dominated the previous season.
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Just be careful not to add water, since even tiny amounts can cause melted chocolate to turn into a grainy, clumpy mess.
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Using a vegetable peeler, shave a modest amount of Parmesan onto a plate (a mound of grated Parmesan may look impressive, but all that clumpy cheese mutes the dressing).
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“Nubby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nubby. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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