CAT'S MEOW Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

cat's meow

noun

Definition of cat's meow

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. — 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

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Noun

The tiniest of details, the love of beauty and connection in the human world.

— Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 July 2026
Meanwhile, an emerging beauty crossover — whereby eyewear forms a part of daily rituals — opens new avenues for growth.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 20 July 2026

Definition of beauty

Noun

Lestat’s standing at the precipice of the sweet hereafter, and this episode is his death dream.

— Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 July 2026
Skyroot will need a lot more funding to realize that dream, but Saturday’s launch showed the company has ingredients required for a successful launch company.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 July 2026

Definition of dream

Noun

For the past two decades, watching Lionel Messi has been a joy, a privilege and a source of near-constant wonder.

— Oliver Kay, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Still, locals hope the mountain’s cultural and natural wonders will secure it a place and will play a role in securing more protection for the mountain.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026

Definition of wonder

Noun

At rocky spots along the shoreline, pick your way around Asilomar’s tide pools and marvel at the incredible diversity of the marine life within.

— Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026
But for music nerds, the real marvel of the Québécois duo Angine de Poitrine is its arrestingly masterful microtonality.

— Steve Hochman, SPIN, 15 July 2026

Definition of marvel

Noun

That indicates the strength is not a one-quarter phenomenon, and that management expects the momentum to continue in future quarters.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Long before tunnel fits became a social media phenomenon, Dennis Rodman used his arrivals as an extension of his personality, while Iverson helped reshape NBA fashion through throwback jerseys, jewelry and hip-hop style.

— Nethumi Kannangara, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026

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