panther

noun

ˈpan(t)-thər How to pronounce panther (audio)
Definition of panthernext
as in cougar
a large tawny cat of the wild the panther is surprisingly difficult to spot

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Recent Examples of panther This week, Ulbrich showed his players videos of panthers stalking their prey to drive the point home. — Josh Kendall, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 The state’s wildlife agencies believe the number of adult panthers today to be between 120 and 230. — Timothy Randhir, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026 Traveling with a coffin and a caged panther, Claire hasn’t come alone. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026 There’s also footage of a rare wild African black panther as well as chimpanzees using unique tools to fish for algae. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for panther
Recent Examples of Synonyms for panther
  1. cougar
  2. puma
Noun
  • That means arbitrary Drake covers and Max B homages, smooth ballads on smashing cougars and dirty macking.
    — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Federal prosecutors noted that black bears and cougars are coveted by some for their use in traditional medicine.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of cougar
Noun
  • The Tomkins’ conservation efforts have had a tremendous impact in terms of helping restore the puma, guanaco, Andean condor, and rhea (native ostrich) population.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Makini was a major attraction at the zoo's Big Cat Falls exhibit, which is also home to pumas, tigers and snow leopards.
    — Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of puma

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“Panther.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panther. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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