clean-shaven
Example Sentences
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The author chronicles the troubled youth and “vagrant years” of Tennyson, up until 1850, when the still clean-shaven poet experienced a sudden change of fortune.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
At the windows, clean-shaven faces cast curious glances at the journalists in the compound.
From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026
He’s a dashing, square-jawed, clean-shaven matinee idol with a luxurious head of long, curly black hair.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2025
The clean-shaven policy was due to be introduced in May last year but caused controversy and its implementation was postponed for 12 months.
From BBC • Dec. 5, 2024
He had short hair, was clean-shaven and had that serious yet helpful expression on his face, just like the reverend at our church.
From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine
