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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cat-o'-nine-tails
Noun
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The adjustable buckle and ankle straps offer a secure and personalized fit, while the bouncy soles provide all-day comfort.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026 -
The delicate straps of a Mary Jane style add a touch of romantic softness and a charming focal point under a wide hem.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In 2026, drivers will find a fresh crop of modern classics alongside the time-capsule treasures.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Plants grown in nurseries are crops maturing at different times throughout the year.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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At nearly 40 acres, Aurora University’s notable campus features include its red tile roofs on all of its major buildings and its formal entrance lined with more than 50 Greenspire linden trees and more than 140 Dakota Pinnacle Asian birch trees, according to the university.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Floor-to-ceiling windows wrap the circular lounge and its central bar, which is distinguished by a massive birch tree with gray feathers instead of leaves suspended from branches.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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Constructing his earliest works from castoff two-by-fours, Mosley soon progressed to carving small figures and from there to using a chisel and gauge to shape larger abstract forms from fallen logs of hickory, cherry, and sycamore discarded by the city’s parks department.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
8 Mar. 2026
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That said, head to the area in late fall, as the surrounding oak and hickory trees put on a brilliant show.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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The set features stable legs and armrests made of a durable steel frame and handwoven rattan that’s all-weather and easy to clean.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 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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Clyburn served as majority whip and assistant Democratic leader.—
Meg Kinnard,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Wind whips ferociously, kicking up gusts of powdery snow.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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Also among the optional extras is a cowhide leather pouch with a belt loop and keyring attachment.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
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 13 Mar. 2026.
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