as in graceful
moving easily
the thief was eerily feline as he moved stealthily through the darkened rooms
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Recent Examples of feline
Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
The study offered several practical ways to reduce feline stress, including increasing water sources in the home for cats, setting up an extra litter box than the number of cats in the home, offering a variety of toys and providing safe access to the outdoors.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
With her soft fur and relaxed nature, Amber would make the perfect companion for someone who appreciates an independent yet affectionate feline friend.
—Trish Stinger, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2025
But there was also a more specific reason—one that involved their feline friend.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
While Mira remains a tad leery of the dog, the 12-year-old cat is getting along well with her new feline siblings, Max and Milo.
—Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
The study offered several practical ways to reduce feline stress, including increasing water sources in the home for cats, setting up an extra litter box than the number of cats in the home, offering a variety of toys and providing safe access to the outdoors.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
With her soft fur and relaxed nature, Amber would make the perfect companion for someone who appreciates an independent yet affectionate feline friend.
—Trish Stinger, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2025
But there was also a more specific reason—one that involved their feline friend.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feline
Noun
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Williamson County has taken in a significant number of animals, including 74 dogs and cats from Georgetown, and an additional 58 from Lampasas Animal Shelter, which also faced evacuation.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
8 July 2025
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Created by cartoonist Jim Davis, the Garfield comic strip debuted in June 1978 and follows the cynical and lazy orange cat and his interactions with his owner, Jon Arbuckle, and fellow pet Odie, the lovable dog.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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The building itself, majestic and graceful, holds an immediate promise of well-being.—
Rona Berg,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Her playing was poised and expressive throughout, favoring subtlety over drama and marked by graceful nuance.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Take Steve, for example, a kitten who was adopted in the winter.—
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
6 July 2025
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The two walked out from the shelter with a kitten that same afternoon.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Perfect weather, kitties, reading, music and a little cocktail.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
18 June 2025
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Her striped kitty, Princess Xena, kept running around the vet office room while the black kitten named Mouse watched from the exam table.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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“Feline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feline. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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