How to Use sphynx in a Sentence

sphynx

noun
  • Sphynx The sphynx is the star of the show in the world of hairless cats.
    Pat Mueller, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026
  • This breed is rarely seen compared to a sphynx, and its recognition status varies among the registries.
    Pat Mueller, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Minskin The minskin is another small breed developed via sphynx and munchkin roots.
    Pat Mueller, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Elf Once again, the sphynx was crossed with another breed, this time the American Curl, to create the elf’s distinct look.
    Pat Mueller, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Other talkative breeds include the oriental shorthair, the Balinese, the Japanese bobtail, the Tonkinese, the Burmese, the sphynx, and the Bengal.
    Joan Morris, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026

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