as in shaggy
covered with or as if with hair
the sight of their unshorn heads is something that these male recruits will not see during their basic training
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Recent Examples of unshorn
Devout members of the Sikh faith are expected to keep their beards unshorn or avoid trimming them to display their commitment to their religion.
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James Queallystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2023
Baptized Sikhs are required to carry or maintain the five articles of the Sikh faith: kesh (unshorn hair), kara (steel bracelet), kanga (small wooden comb), kachera (undershorts) and a kirpan (resembling a knife or sword).
—Brahmjot Kaur, NBC News, 26 Sep. 2022
The organization also pointed to its 2014 survey that found Sikh children who have articles of their faith such as turbans, other head coverings and unshorn hair are bullied at a rate of 67%.
—Mj Slaby, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Feb. 2022
Unlike Samson, the unshorn hair on me and my son is a reminder of our strength, but not the source of it.
—Vanessa Hua, Time, 3 Nov. 2021
Six women raise their hands, flashing thick thatches of unshorn underarm hair.
—Washington Post, 17 June 2021
Many practicing Sikhs are visually distinguishable by their articles of faith, which include the unshorn hair and turban.
—Casey Smith, Fox News, 18 Apr. 2021
Keeping it unshorn and tied up in a turban is a key tenet of his religion.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 27 May 2021
James Queallystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2023
Baptized Sikhs are required to carry or maintain the five articles of the Sikh faith: kesh (unshorn hair), kara (steel bracelet), kanga (small wooden comb), kachera (undershorts) and a kirpan (resembling a knife or sword).
—Brahmjot Kaur, NBC News, 26 Sep. 2022
The organization also pointed to its 2014 survey that found Sikh children who have articles of their faith such as turbans, other head coverings and unshorn hair are bullied at a rate of 67%.
—Mj Slaby, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Feb. 2022
Unlike Samson, the unshorn hair on me and my son is a reminder of our strength, but not the source of it.
—Vanessa Hua, Time, 3 Nov. 2021
Six women raise their hands, flashing thick thatches of unshorn underarm hair.
—Washington Post, 17 June 2021
Many practicing Sikhs are visually distinguishable by their articles of faith, which include the unshorn hair and turban.
—Casey Smith, Fox News, 18 Apr. 2021
Keeping it unshorn and tied up in a turban is a key tenet of his religion.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 27 May 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unshorn
Adjective
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With their thick, shaggy fur, the 5-month-old wolves are better adapted to the cold.—
Emily Mullin,
Wired News,
7 Apr. 2025
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In the first, the sheepdog appears engulfed by a thick coat of long white fur, his face nearly obscured by the shaggy mass.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That seemed like a big, hairy, audacious goal, and one that would motivate me.—
Shimite Obialo,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Flying your favorite spacecraft is as simple as plopping down in the captain’s chair to engage in some hairy dogfights and clandestine patrols over strange worlds or the inky cosmic blackness as the gameplay shifts from a standard FPS to a third-person perspective.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Active Time: 1 hr Total Time: 2 hrs Servings: 12 Creamy white lasagna is filled with cheesy layers of pasta, sausage and mushrooms, a silky bechamel, and mozzarella.—
Nicole Hopper,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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The lightweight texture means no greasy residue—just silky, radiant skin.—
Tira Urquhart,
Essence,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Unshorn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unshorn. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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