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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But, like a lumpy blue sweater that wants its cerulean origins to be told, there’s more to the story.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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Yes, even within the mysterious dark matter, there are smaller, lumpier bits.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Across the street, through a thick tangle of forest, the Khodymchuks’ building stood tall and gray in the snow.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Not only does the material ensure comfort and support, but the unique design, with thick straps that curve to the exact shape of my arches and a cupped heel, creates a glove-like fit that hugs my feet.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The thick and chunky line means something.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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Puffy clouds amble over chunky meringue-peak mountains.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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These formulas strike the ideal balance of locking in lift without weighing lashes down or leaving behind a stiff, crunchy, or clumpy finish.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
28 Mar. 2026
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Using clumpy detergent can clog compartments, gum up a washing machine’s internal components, and leave detergent deposits on clothes.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Nubby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nubby. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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