as in graceful
moving easily
the thief was eerily feline as he moved stealthily through the darkened rooms
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Recent Examples of feline
Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 6 May 2025
Tucked away in cat room at the Ohio Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) and Humane Society in Lima, Dude waits patiently for a home — despite the fact that he’s been diagnosed with a common immune deficiency called feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV).
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2025
Scientists continue to debate where and how our feline friends first went from wild hunters to household companions.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
And tigers are not the state’s only, or even most prevalent, feline threat.
—Michael Benanav, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
To coincide with the feline fashion statement, Doja also showed off prosthetics to make her face appear more cat-like.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 6 May 2025
Tucked away in cat room at the Ohio Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) and Humane Society in Lima, Dude waits patiently for a home — despite the fact that he’s been diagnosed with a common immune deficiency called feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV).
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2025
Scientists continue to debate where and how our feline friends first went from wild hunters to household companions.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
And tigers are not the state’s only, or even most prevalent, feline threat.
—Michael Benanav, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feline
Noun
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This Sunday, volunteers from Hoof Woof and Meow pet rescue will have dogs and cats available for adoption.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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When facing imminent danger (a murderous cat intent on slaughtering the family of mice), the resourceful Mamá Ratón begins barking ferociously at the feline.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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The graceful bridge overlooking the water lily ponds has been the setting of thousands of group photos over the years.—
Bonnie Gross,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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Kevin Harlan and Ernie Johnson Jr. delivered eloquent, graceful sign-offs when TNT concluded 35 years of NBA coverage on Saturday night.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Though Bonnie had experience with bottle babies, this kitten's fragile condition made survival uncertain.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Fees waived for Adopt-a-Pet Day Rancho Coastal Humane Society will be among more than 150 animal shelters in California that will waive pet adoption fees on June 7 for adult dogs, cats and rabbits (puppies and kittens not included) as part of the second annual California Adopt-a-Pet Day.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Ginger kitties are known among cat owners for being particularly friendly and feisty.—
Amanda Schupak,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
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The transfer kitty will be topped up with money from sales.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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“Feline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feline. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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