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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Stradivarius violins, renowned for their superior acoustics and visual beauty, have a certain mystique in the classical world.—
Asia London Palomba,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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Since welcoming their children, both the rapper and the beauty mogul have been vocal about the positive impact parenthood has had on their lives.—
Clare Fisher,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Gellar's appearance comes first, during a creepy dream sequence.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
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The fun part about bringing back the character, Helen Shivers, for a nightmarish dream sequence is that the star who played her, Sarah Michelle Gellar, is also Prinze’s longtime wife.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.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
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The combination of mechanics and electronics to extract every nuance from the grooves of a vinyl pressing is a wonder of engineering and enjoying a renaissance in the age of digital music.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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These woven wonders are sure to spark a little joy in your accessories closet—with just the right dose of seasonal cheer.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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In the coming weeks, a trio of celestial marvels will grace our skies, including a total lunar eclipse, partial solar eclipse and dual visibility of Venus.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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The three enormous fiberglass sharks were technical marvels, but designed for freshwater.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
20 June 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 25 Jul. 2025.
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