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
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.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Take 419, which is one of two made of nubby clinker brick, a medieval look that matches the Gothic arches over the main entrance and the door to a maisonette.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 22 Aug. 2025
First came outerwear in nubby wool that had a vaguely Napoleonic air with its asymmetrical gold buttoning and duffle-coat toggles on an A-line cape coat, married with his signature fringing.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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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.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Take 419, which is one of two made of nubby clinker brick, a medieval look that matches the Gothic arches over the main entrance and the door to a maisonette.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 22 Aug. 2025
First came outerwear in nubby wool that had a vaguely Napoleonic air with its asymmetrical gold buttoning and duffle-coat toggles on an A-line cape coat, married with his signature fringing.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nubby
Adjective
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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.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There are a few lumpy patches, moments when the revision over-explains itself or belabors a point.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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The shade, made famous by Meryl Streep’s unforgettable monologue as Miranda Priestly and worn by Anne Hathaway’s Andy Sachs in her lumpy blue sweater, has evolved into one of this season’s chicest colors for travel style.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
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Pantelleria Closer to Tunisia than mainland Italy, Pantelleria is a remote volcanic island dotted with traditional dammusi, thick-walled, domed stone dwellings built to keep out the heat.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Rodriguez Singh appeared behind the thick visitation glass, just feet away, seemingly prepared to talk.—
Doug Dunbar,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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The looks have been enhanced with chunky 19-inch alloy wheels (that still make some concessions to drag reduction), honeycomb intake grilles, classic GTI details like the red stripe and badges, and a roof spoiler.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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These leather loafers combine that classic boat-shoe feel with a chunky lug sole for some modernity.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Meanwhile, at Proenza Schouler, makeup artist Thomas de Kluyver painted an authentic portrait of a working woman with clumpy eye makeup and a side of smeared lipstick — Byredo Red Coma, to be specific.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Avoid tracking clumpy sand into your car or hotel room by using a sand-resistant beach blanket in lieu of a towel.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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“Nubby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nubby. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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