as in beauty
something very good of its kind
this flapper-style dress was the cat's meow back in the roaring 1920s
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Recent Examples of cat's meow
Sandhu responded with a cat's meow that became an instant internet meme, while Harvey received criticism on Twitter for the question.
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Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2021
Then light a candle and get ready for smiles all around at this cat's meow.
—Joan Lang, Woman's Day, 5 Sep. 2019
Madeline Winer The Duchess This spot is the cat's meow of fine Dutch dining.
—Jaimie Potters, Marie Claire, 29 May 2019
Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2021
Then light a candle and get ready for smiles all around at this cat's meow.
—Joan Lang, Woman's Day, 5 Sep. 2019
Madeline Winer The Duchess This spot is the cat's meow of fine Dutch dining.
—Jaimie Potters, Marie Claire, 29 May 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cat's meow
Noun
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Send Vogue’s senior beauty & wellness editor an email at beauty@vogue.com.—
Jeanne Ballion,
Vogue,
14 July 2025
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There’s a rare beauty in waking up to the reddish-orange glow of the morning sun over lush vineyards after a good night’s sleep under a twinkling night sky.—
Rafael Peña,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
Noun
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However, Gellar made a brief cameo appearance during a dream sequence in the latest installment.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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After numerous references, fans finally get a full cameo from Gellar in a dream sequence.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Yeah, who would’ve thought that putting hot stuff up your rectum could be risky.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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But for their own era, the ‘98 Padres were hot stuff.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 July 2025
Noun
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As Tanna and Wash grow closer, the series highlights the joys and wonder of new love amid the most perilous obstacles.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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Stargazers hoping to explore the wonders of the night sky should read our guide to the top telescopes and binoculars available in 2025.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Costa Rica is an ecological marvel with jungles, rainforests, and active volcanoes, and people from all over the world come here for yoga or surfing retreats.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The home itself is a marvel of Italian architecture and features five bedrooms, five bathrooms, high ceilings, a one bedroom guest house and so much more.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
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To be sure, debates around contestants on competition shows is not a new phenomenon.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Time,
13 July 2025
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Swimming with these gentle giants is a seasonal phenomenon that travelers will need to plan for.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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“Cat's meow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cat%27s%20meow. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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