* Describing a physical feature: "He had a day's worth of stubble on his chin, making him look rugged and handsome."
* Referring to plant growth: "The farmer harvested the wheat, leaving behind a field of golden stubble."
* Using it metaphorically: "The old, crumbling building stood like a monument of stubble, a reminder of a forgotten era."
Let me know if you'd like me to come up with more examples!