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Recent Examples of crocodile
Photos of Dosio’s trophy room at his home — which included an elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo, crocodile, zebra and leopard — were shared by the New York Post and The Daily Mail.
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Ryan Brennan
april 28, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Doechii and Gaga were twinning in matching black Opera Platforms by Thom Solo, and in another clip Gaga is wearing custom red crocodile Thom Solo Opera heels.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Its famous crocodile art was created in the 1920’s showing a crocodile holding a bottle of Branca skyward with his belly outward.
—Em Sauter, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Among the most striking finds is the remains of a 23-foot crocodile, identified as Toyotamaphimeia taiwanicus.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Brennan
april 28, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Doechii and Gaga were twinning in matching black Opera Platforms by Thom Solo, and in another clip Gaga is wearing custom red crocodile Thom Solo Opera heels.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Its famous crocodile art was created in the 1920’s showing a crocodile holding a bottle of Branca skyward with his belly outward.
—Em Sauter, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Among the most striking finds is the remains of a 23-foot crocodile, identified as Toyotamaphimeia taiwanicus.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crocodile
Noun
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And so many in Florida, including the American alligator and the black bear.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Although officials from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) have attempted to locate the alligator, their efforts have been unsuccessful, and the Florida park will remain closed until the creature is found and removed.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This group includes antelope, cattle, and other hoofed mammals.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Access to the neighboring Capunda Nature Reserve, a private concession that offers family-friendly game drives to see ostrich, zebras, rhinos, sable antelopes, giraffes, and crocodiles.—
Samantha Falewée,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
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Split the difference in your own pair with a prim, preppy jacket, luxe snakeskin flats, and chic gold jewelry; you’re all set for a fancy dinner or happy hour.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
27 Apr. 2026
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Comăneci, 64, completed her look with a snakeskin jacket, a black skirt and a beige top.—
Joyann Jeffrey,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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An altered Antarctic landscape could have significant impacts on its wildlife, from the microorganisms and algae that prop up the food chain – food for krill which, in turn, feed many of the region’s whales – to the penguins and seals that rely on sea ice for feeding and resting.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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The note, which was discovered by Epstein’s former cellmate, had been under seal for years.—
Jeremy Roebuck,
Washington Post,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Take the case of Luca Reggiani, a kid from Modena, developed by Sassuolo, poached by Borussia Dortmund.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Vrabel also has two kids with his wife of 27 years.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Kate paired it with the Bahrain pearl drop earrings, the toffee-colored Nano Montreal bag from her beloved DeMellier, and gold calfskin Ralph Lauren pumps.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2026
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The top and bottom layers are 100 percent top-grain calfskin leather, and the middle layer is a proprietary, thin fiber that the company claims is 15 times stronger than steel.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Wired News,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Celine ballet high lace-up boot in lambskin, $1,700 The low profile on this Celine spring/summer 2026 boxing boot lands somewhere between a boxing shoe and a ballet flat.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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On the Paris runway, the look originally appeared with Dior’s black-and-white Médaillon loafers – a square-toed, two-tone lambskin style marked with a rounded gold emblem at the vamp.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Cushy seating is ideal for napping, reading, working from home, or avoiding the news of course, especially when done up in decadent velvet or plush sheepskin.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
9 Apr. 2026
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The new policy doesn’t cover taxidermy or byproduct materials such as leather, sheepskin, wool or mohair.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Crocodile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crocodile. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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