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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Vogue’s Favorite Korean Skin-Care Products So when thinking about the ingredients that really define K-beauty in 2026, experts say to look at the ones that take it back to the basics.

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The retailer has been swiftly building on its in-house beauty offer with the addition of third-party brands and services such as skin and makeup consultations.

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Definition of beauty

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Her fever dreams were of floating untethered in an infinite black space, of being trapped in a blinding spotlight on an empty stage, not knowing how or where to move.

— Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
After shuttering some five decades later, the land was largely vacant until the former mayor of Seattle, Paul Schell, and his wife, Pam, built their dream hotel from the ground up.

— Katie Nanton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of dream

Noun

Tucked away in Clegern Place—a historical neighborhood in Edmond, Oklahoma—this 1950s mid-century marvel has been revamped to accommodate families.

— Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026
One of London's most famous landmarks is an engineering marvel that was once the tallest skyscraper in Britain.

— David Szondy August 01, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of marvel

Noun

This is known as a downburst, or straight-line winds, and the phenomenon can generate winds as strong as a tornado.

— Mark Price July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
After Tiger King became a pop culture phenomenon, there were plenty of stops and starts before finding Goode’s next documentary project.

— Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026

Definition of phenomenon

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