ermines

Definition of erminesnext
plural of ermine

Example Sentences

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Noun
  • Kansas City’s Line Creek Forest is where various species of birds, squirrels, deer, minks, fish and turtles call home.
    Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
  • My grandmother treasures a mink coat her father bought her more than 60 years ago.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Cryptomeria thrives under challenging conditions, tolerating salt spray, deer and rabbit browsing, and hot, dry planting sites.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
  • The 25-acre property, which also includes a saltwater pool and a wood sauna, regularly attracts wild boar, rabbits, foxes, and partridges.
    Austin Bush, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Wolverines are beagle-sized carnivores related to weasels, ermines, badgers, martens, otters, and black footed ferrets, all of which are native to this state.
    Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 3 Feb. 2026
  • The coastal marten, also known as the Humboldt marten, is about the size of a ferret and lives in coastal forests.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Lundberg’s confidence reflects that of his players, who’ve been instilled with the vision of being honey badgers.
    John Wawrow, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Faced with an impossible choice, Emmy unites rabbits, foxes and badgers, proving that the true magic of Easter is courage, unity and sharing its light with all.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Park staff are checking camera traps, wading out into the park's swampy wilderness and encouraging visitors to share any otter sightings.
    Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The little animals that will come to be emblematic of the 2026 Games are stoats, extremely cute critters that in real life are related to the weasel and the otter.
    Mark Scaglione, NBC news, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Certification seals that look official but aren’t clear The FTC’s Green Guides caution against seals or certifications that imply broad environmental benefits without clear explanation.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The wide-leg silhouette keeps things modern, while the pull-on waistband seals the deal on all-day comfort.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Carnivora, an order of mammals that includes foxes, are not permitted as pets, according to Evan LaCross, a DEM public affairs officer.
    Bailey Allen, Cape Cod Times, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Robin Hood was portrayed as a fox, Little John was depicted as a bear, Friar Tuck as a badger, Prince John as a lion, the sheriff of Nottingham as a wolf and Maid Marian as a vixen.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • As submitted, the petition would not limit the trapping or hunting of furbearers, just the sale of their furs and other parts, including hides, pelts, skins, claws and similar items.
    Olivia Young, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Avoid storing fur in plastic garment bags, warm, dry closets, or dank, humid areas like the basement, as this can dry out pelts and lead to cracking or shedding.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Ermines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ermines. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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