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
Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2025
Introducing Oscar, a wide-eye feline with distinct markings on his alabaster fur and a heart filled with affection — despite not being able to move his back legs.
—Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Mark Gray, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Hadid’s Valentino Garavani Panthea bag in black nappa leather with a chevron pattern and feline-head detail at the straps.
—Laura Tortora, Glamour, 14 Aug. 2025
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Noun
So far, infections among companion animals, such as domestic and working canines and felines, have been found in 23 states, as well as in Washington, DC, and the US Virgin Islands.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2025
Introducing Oscar, a wide-eye feline with distinct markings on his alabaster fur and a heart filled with affection — despite not being able to move his back legs.
—Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Having developed a bond, the duo continued to wonder what became of their feline friend in the year that followed.
—Mark Gray, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Hadid’s Valentino Garavani Panthea bag in black nappa leather with a chevron pattern and feline-head detail at the straps.
—Laura Tortora, Glamour, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feline
Noun
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In a viral video shared on TikTok in August by Amanda Duréy under the username @mandiiieeeeeee, the poster can be seen lifting her blanket to find her fluffy tortoiseshell cat curled up by her tummy, enjoying a warm nap in the coziest spot.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Sliwa has sheltered a large collection of rescue cats in his Manhattan apartment and has noted that Gracie Mansion is far more spacious.—
Philip Marcelo,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As the guitar comes in to form a sparse music bed, Shervin’s powerful and graceful voice echoes Iranians’ longings.—
Fatemeh Jamalpour,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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Another shows a white owl landing on her arm in graceful slow motion.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Luckily, the owner shared in a follow-up video that the momma cat and all four kittens are healthy with no signs of toxoplasmosis.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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In this photo, mama, who liked posing for the camera, supervises her litter of kittens.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Doja Cat is certainly stepping her kitty up.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
17 Sep. 2025
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Another reviewer mentioned that even kitties enjoy watching it from indoors.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Feline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feline. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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