as in face
the front part of the head
the snowball smacked him right in the puss
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Recent Examples of puss
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Apr. 2026
Elizabeth Olsen does vintage flirty ‘n’ flighty with an impeccable sense of Jean Arthur timing, and a glamor-puss profile that would make Claudette Colbert envious.
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David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
25 Nov. 2025
There were many times the dressing would unravel or not be strong enough and puss would come through.
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Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
13 Sep. 2024
But another presidential puss drawn into the frame — and the one most deserving of that shame at the moment — is Mexico’s Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
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Tim Padgett,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Aug. 2024
Suggestions for marking the day include: Sharing photos of your cats on social media
Pampering your puss with a favorite treat or toy.
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Terry Baddoo,
USA TODAY,
7 Aug. 2024
Given the profusion of little pusses, why was the North African wildcat the one to give rise to our household companions?
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Jonathan Losos,
Discover Magazine,
10 Aug. 2023
After all, short of a serious sour puss, who doesn't like to laugh?
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Jill Gleeson,
Country Living,
20 June 2023
That person on your list who’s all about their precious puss?
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Christina Vercelletto,
CNN Underscored,
20 Nov. 2020
Noun
International sophisticates of every age, seasonal trade-fair young professionals, glamour puss models, honeymooners, couples with kids in tow, heads of state and some of the world’s biggest film stars.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Apr. 2026
Elizabeth Olsen does vintage flirty ‘n’ flighty with an impeccable sense of Jean Arthur timing, and a glamor-puss profile that would make Claudette Colbert envious.
—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
25 Nov. 2025
There were many times the dressing would unravel or not be strong enough and puss would come through.
—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
13 Sep. 2024
But another presidential puss drawn into the frame — and the one most deserving of that shame at the moment — is Mexico’s Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
—
Tim Padgett,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Aug. 2024
Suggestions for marking the day include: Sharing photos of your cats on social media
Pampering your puss with a favorite treat or toy.
—
Terry Baddoo,
USA TODAY,
7 Aug. 2024
Given the profusion of little pusses, why was the North African wildcat the one to give rise to our household companions?
—
Jonathan Losos,
Discover Magazine,
10 Aug. 2023
After all, short of a serious sour puss, who doesn't like to laugh?
—
Jill Gleeson,
Country Living,
20 June 2023
That person on your list who’s all about their precious puss?
—
Christina Vercelletto,
CNN Underscored,
20 Nov. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for puss
Noun
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Still, as the face of Manchester’s rejuvenation, Burnham assumed a US governor-style regional leader profile.
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The exchange came about a minute after Clark drilled a 3-pointer in Reese's face.
Noun
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In cats, the gene was frequently altered in mammary tumors.
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The cat’s out of the bag about this sunny little beach town located just 24 miles from Tampa.
Noun
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Some 446 cats were rescued, plus two kittens born later.
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The calico kitten was rescued by members of the police department and Chris Knapp from Stever's Garage, an auto service company.
Noun
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There are store cats everywhere that are hanging around, and the store kitties are very friendly.
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Directly across from the hotel is the sweet Huntington Park (Collis and Arabella Huntington’s former mansion was located there) and the grand, nearly-century-old Grace Cathedral sits kitty corner.
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“Puss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puss. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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