as in fairy
an imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers elves are often portrayed as rather mischievous

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Recent Examples on the Web Blanchett isn’t the only elf who has spoken about their Lord of the Rings paycheck in recent years. EW.com, 8 Aug. 2024 The Elf on the Shelf company website also offers more in-depth information, including additional detail on the elf backstory, as well as ideas for where to hid your elf, crafts to do with your elf, even songs to sing with your elf. Apryl Duncan, Parents, 29 July 2024 Newhart’s elf ears and characteristic deadpan delivery made audiences cheer. Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 18 July 2024 The Footage: The Comic-Con trailer opens with a shot of Vickers as Sauron and focuses on how the titular rings tempt the worlds of elves and dwarves, including Galadriel, who puts on one of the rings despite protests from Elrond. Jordan Moreau, Variety, 26 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for elf 

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“Elf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elf. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.

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