as in nose
the part of the face bearing the nostrils and nasal cavity
endowed with a schnozzle as big as his talent, the comedian Jimmy Durante was affectionately dubbed "the Schnozzola"
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Recent Examples of schnozzle
Yet, at a superficial level, the Tully Monster recalls more ancient Cambrian enigmas such as the controversial Nectocaris, the soft-bodied Vetustovermis, or, possibly, the schnozzle-faced aberration Opabinia.
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Brian Switek, WIRED, 17 Aug. 2012
Brian Switek, WIRED, 17 Aug. 2012
Recent Examples of Synonyms for schnozzle
Noun
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Here is what the judges had to say about it: The nose is a captivating blend of herbal and grassy tones, accompanied by pickled gherkin and spicy pepperoni.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Measles first infects the respiratory tract, then spreads throughout the body, causing a high fever, runny nose, cough, red, watery eyes and a rash.—
Devi Shastri,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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Dolphins tend to have a more streamlined body and a prominent, beak-like snout, while porpoises are generally smaller, stockier, and have a more rounded, blunt snout.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Related article Wild dolphins off US Southeast coast found with microplastics in their breath, study says The Yangtze finless porpoise looks distinct, with a short snout, dark gray color and signature lack of a dorsal fin, which sets it apart from its dolphin relatives.—
Marlowe Starling,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
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“Schnozzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schnozzle. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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