STUBBLED Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

stubbled

adjective

as in stubbly

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Recent Examples of stubbled Schatzline, a stubbled, sleepy-eyed man in his early thirties, gave an opening prayer. — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026 The standard fit is a single foil shaver, perfect for detailing edges or mowing over stubbled necklines. — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 12 Nov. 2025

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Hesley and other researchers examined the stubbly Elkhorn coral fragments on Wednesday at their outdoor lab across the street from the Rosenstiel school.

— Alex Harris July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

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Quigley, bearded and burly but soft-edged with a deliberative way of speaking that can serve a range of emotions, is brilliant, and Patel balances him admirably.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
On an autumn day in 1860, a bearded British man visited George Washington’s tomb at his final resting place in Virginia.

— Nicky Robertson, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

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A couple of seats away from him was Jack, the moustachioed cowboy now the moustachioed scholar, whispering in Evelyn’s ear.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
On a recent afternoon, the lanky, mustachioed Zucker, wearing a T-shirt, ballcap and small hoop earrings, bears little resemblance to his comic alter ego who sports a tattered suit with gag props stuffed in every pocket.

— Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

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