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
Olga R. Rodriguez, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
With a thick white-gray coat that blends into their surroundings, these reclusive felines live on high, rocky mountains with some of the harshest conditions on Earth, according to the WWF.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 9 Dec. 2025
Nam said the goal is to get the kittens adopted but also give customers a chance to experience the joy of feline life.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 8 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Mountain lions also live in Los Angeles, one of the world’s only megacities of 10 million-plus, where large felines thrive by breeding, hunting and maintaining territory within urban boundaries.
—Olga R. Rodriguez, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
With a thick white-gray coat that blends into their surroundings, these reclusive felines live on high, rocky mountains with some of the harshest conditions on Earth, according to the WWF.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Goaded beyond endurance by Alain’s words, Camille tries to kill her feline rival.
—Literary Hub, 9 Dec. 2025
Nam said the goal is to get the kittens adopted but also give customers a chance to experience the joy of feline life.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 8 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feline
Noun
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Yes, there is a cat with two heads, but that is Brazil in 1977, from the décor to the clothing to the cars to the atmosphere.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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For a special bonus, look to Island Lake Lodge, the region’s premier cat skiing operation.—
Brent Rose,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The curved edges add a graceful touch, and the arch support is a nice bonus.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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More compact than other Japanese plum yews, layers of gently arching branches lend Yewtopia® a graceful, vase-like form.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Skunks can give birth to up to 15 kittens, which are born blind and hairless.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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The nonprofit is a free-roaming shelter that has cared for homeless cats and kittens in the Denver area for over 35 years.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Rocky, out of the kindness of his heart, invites the kitty to stay at the Lookout overnight.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2026
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The character was previously only seen from behind or in close-ups of his hands petting his sinister white kitty.—
Sezin Devi Koehler,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Feline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feline. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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