spiky
Example Sentences
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Their green space has since taken on a life of its own, and son Arlo has even given a "danger tour" to his friend of all the spiky plants.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
He stars as Lonnie Hawkins, a washed-up golfer with spiky blond hair and a bad attitude.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026
The researchers compare the shape to the spiky burrs that cling stubbornly to shoes and clothing outdoors.
From Science Daily • Jun. 15, 2026
The sauce should feel awake — not spiky, not sour — just balanced enough that the richness doesn’t linger too long.
From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026
Bailey turns to find Caroline standing in the doorway in her nightgown, her hair piled on her head in a spiky mess of pin curls and a knitted blanket pulled around her shoulders.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
