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Recent Examples of ermine
Its name is said to come from the idea that the frosting is as silky as an ermine's white fur.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
In June 2023, Theo Bosboom heard about an explosive proliferation of willow ermine moth caterpillars along the river Waal near Boven-Leeuwen, Netherlands, not far from his hometown.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
As the Pages of Honor knelt to adjust the ermine and velvet robe, one reached for a section of the robe by the monarch's hand before pulling away.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 18 July 2024
Her eyes shut, she was draped in a robe with ermine trim, with an inkpot sitting on her skirt and one hand resting on an open book.
—Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 29 Jan. 2024
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
In June 2023, Theo Bosboom heard about an explosive proliferation of willow ermine moth caterpillars along the river Waal near Boven-Leeuwen, Netherlands, not far from his hometown.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
As the Pages of Honor knelt to adjust the ermine and velvet robe, one reached for a section of the robe by the monarch's hand before pulling away.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 18 July 2024
Her eyes shut, she was draped in a robe with ermine trim, with an inkpot sitting on her skirt and one hand resting on an open book.
—Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 29 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ermine
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Artifacts inside the vessel, created by artist and sculptor Bill Mack, included a mink cap owned by the actor and a lock of her hair, all meant to be unearthed on August 5, 2062—the 100th anniversary of Monroe’s tragic death.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
21 May 2025
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The developer plans to turn six parcels of rural residential and agricultural land, now owned by a Utah mink farming company, into the residential and commercial development.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
17 May 2025
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As The Times described the day: In white and black tie, in sequins and sables and clouds of perfume, Republican revelers stepped out tonight to the most lavish series of inaugural balls ever held in the nation’s capital.—
Andrew Ross Sorkin,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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Madison gives you 100-percent of this on a fake silver platter, dressed up in real Russian sables.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
16 Oct. 2024
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Keep your eyes peeled for beavers in the three lakes, moose grazing near the shoreline, and various bird species throughout the journey.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
7 July 2025
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The Super Fuels logo features a brown, smiling dog in a red cape set against a blue background, which the lawsuit argues mimics Buc-ee's iconic logo of a beaver wearing a red cap on a yellow backdrop.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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At the same time, marten populations shot up and the researchers began to see their scat in new areas.—
Siddhant Pusdekar,
Journal Sentinel,
5 July 2024
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This acquisition will improve the habitat for Wisconsin’s endangered American marten, which has been facing a dwindling habitat.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes,
8 Dec. 2024
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Some of the best grain-free dog foods will contain animal proteins from bison, venison, rabbit and other fairly uncommon protein sources.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The wafting of a memory, the rustle of a rabbit through a snowbank, the unfolding of a rose.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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To their surprise and excitement, the otter experts noticed a set of photos from February 2024 showing a Eurasian otter — the country’s first sighting of the species in 11 years, the organization told McClatchy News via email.—
Aspen Pflughoeft
July 11,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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The six-acre park has roughly 190 animals to see, which include bald eagles, porcupines, otters, emus and laughing kookaburras.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
10 July 2025
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Take a seat for a round-the-clock show: the ruffed grouse, cottontail rabbits, waterfowl and occasional muskrats that wander about, lured by the lake.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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One East Hartford man shoots 100 muskrats for some reason.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
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Over the next several minutes the child began to warm to the gray rodent and before long, the chinchilla was riding atop Ace’s cowboy hat.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2025
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Inside the big canvas structure, visitors find giant hares — that’s a rabbit — lizards, bantam chickens, chinchillas and hedgehogs, many of which are being seen for the first time by curious children.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2025
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“Ermine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ermine. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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