Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cat-o'-nine-tails
Noun
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Inside, one side of the suitcase features a zipped compartment—useful for keeping toiletries and smaller items contained safely—while the other has a robust compression system with a notably sturdy strap and weighty steel buckle.—
Charley Ward,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026 -
The future Princess Charlene arrived in style—specifically, a gorgeous spaghetti-strap black dress that matched perfectly with Albert, who wore a black tuxedo and bow-tie.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While most crops are available during the summer, Ward's offers pick-your-own services for two spring flowers – daffodils in mid-April through early May and tulips in late April through mid-May.—
Catherine Messier,
The Providence Journal,
11 Apr. 2026
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And so a small crop of AI infrastructure firms has sprung up to solve what amounts to AI’s secrecy problem.—
Erik German,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This example, made ca 1947–1953, features ebonized birch, glass and aluminum.—
Felicia Feaster,
AJC.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Lynx, bears, and wolves roamed amid the dense Scots pine, birch, and rowan.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
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Evidence of Hurricane Michael’s destruction in 2018 can still be seen in the fledgling sweetgum, magnolia, oak, and hickory trees sprouting with new growth.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
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They can also be found at the base of hickory, oak, elm, ash, tulip, poplar or sycamore trees.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Mar. 2026
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The designer suggests pairing polished marble with woven rattan, reclaimed wood with antique brass, and natural stone with glass.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Feb. 2026
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The modern plantation-style decor—lots of warm earthy colors and a touch of rattan—suitably echo the languid tropical surrounds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Pictures of Piper the dog, who last year went through an awful health scare after having a rawhide treat.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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Chinese laborers, rare for that time, made rawhide bags on site to take the limestone and dump it into iron buckets on an aerial tramway, according to Meniketti’s report.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 July 2025
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Other activities will include chalk art, children’s activities, tomato plant and tree whip giveaways, food vendors and more, according to the release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Armed with a whip and possibly a dagger, she is also depicted chasing the leopard.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Get Tough Purchase ones made from cowhide, goatskin, or pigskin leather or abrasion-resistant canvas that will be harder for thorns to penetrate.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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The Judith that Hudson wore is crafted from a shiny cowhide leather and features the traditional almond toe shape of clogs, and is highlighted with gold-tone studs around the shoe’s welt.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Cat-o'-nine-tails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cat-o%27-nine-tails. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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