as in nose
the part of the face bearing the nostrils and nasal cavity
endowed with a schnozzle as big as his talent, the comedian Jimmy Durante was affectionately dubbed "the Schnozzola"
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Recent Examples of schnozzle
Yet, at a superficial level, the Tully Monster recalls more ancient Cambrian enigmas such as the controversial Nectocaris, the soft-bodied Vetustovermis, or, possibly, the schnozzle-faced aberration Opabinia.
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Brian Switek, WIRED, 17 Aug. 2012
Brian Switek, WIRED, 17 Aug. 2012
Recent Examples of Synonyms for schnozzle
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Adjustable rear sponsons act like small stabilizing fins, helping the ski grip better when making fast turns, while the extended trim system lets the rider raise or lower the nose to suit either tighter handling or more speed when running straight.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2026
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Saxon had abused the woman for years, fracturing her hip and nose and causing internal bleeding, a judge found in a ruling ordering him detained pending trial.—
Ryan J. Foley,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Sharks use an organ around their snout and head called the ampullae of Lorenzini to sense subtle electrical fields produced by prey.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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The dog will also likely need laser therapy to repair the skin and hair around her snout, as well as vaccines, spaying surgery and other health treatments down the road, officials said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Schnozzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schnozzle. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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