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
Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Fluffy truly grew into her name, and is now a big ball of adorable fluffy who is living her best life with feline friend Tux.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
The researchers surveyed cat owners across Belgium using a standardized behavioral assessment, and were able to identify some key differences between cats participating in AAS and other cats in terms of feline behavior.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
The goal, according to their website, is to build the largest database of feline behaviors and genetics to help answer many of our unanswered questions about cats.
—Manuela López Restrepo, NPR, 19 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Other signs of feline love also include sleeping near you; following you everywhere; greeting you at the door; and bringing you presents (like toys or prey).
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Fluffy truly grew into her name, and is now a big ball of adorable fluffy who is living her best life with feline friend Tux.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
The researchers surveyed cat owners across Belgium using a standardized behavioral assessment, and were able to identify some key differences between cats participating in AAS and other cats in terms of feline behavior.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
The goal, according to their website, is to build the largest database of feline behaviors and genetics to help answer many of our unanswered questions about cats.
—Manuela López Restrepo, NPR, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feline
Noun
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According to Arm & Hammer, cats can jump up to six times their body length in one leap, thanks to their powerful hind leg muscles and flexible spines.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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The bowls are quite deep and narrow and aren’t super easy for cats to reach, which could cause whisker fatigue.—
Molly Higgins,
Wired News,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As with most new pursuits, our learning curve was steep and our movements the antithesis of graceful.—
Tim Chester,
AFAR Media,
16 Apr. 2025
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Coastal live oaks stretched their long branches into a graceful embrace.—
Francine Kiefer,
Christian Science Monitor,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The bond between Sergi and Nirvana is quite moving, but it's taken up a notch when Sergi adopted a kitten named Goku.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
11 Apr. 2025
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The death comes shortly after FWC biologists handled a litter of three kittens whose mom lost all three of her kittens from her last litter, McClatchy News previously reported.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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These kinds of kitty litter absorb excess humidity and prevent mold or mildew.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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Luckily, kitty litter can help.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Feline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feline. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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