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
Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
But understanding your feline friend’s emotions and behavior may be as easy as reading their body language.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
When allergies affect feline skin, symptoms include scratching at their face and ears, scabs on their skin and fur loss.
—Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
To coincide with the feline fashion statement, Doja also showed off prosthetics to make her face appear more cat-like.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 6 May 2025
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Adjective
All the feline essentials should be sorted before their arrival.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
But understanding your feline friend’s emotions and behavior may be as easy as reading their body language.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
When allergies affect feline skin, symptoms include scratching at their face and ears, scabs on their skin and fur loss.
—Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
To coincide with the feline fashion statement, Doja also showed off prosthetics to make her face appear more cat-like.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feline
Noun
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This Sunday, volunteers from Hoof Woof and Meow pet rescue will have dogs and cats available for adoption.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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When facing imminent danger (a murderous cat intent on slaughtering the family of mice), the resourceful Mamá Ratón begins barking ferociously at the feline.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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The graceful bridge overlooking the water lily ponds has been the setting of thousands of group photos over the years.—
Bonnie Gross,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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This graceful spurge can be planted in mixed containers or grown as a ground cover in full sun or light shade.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Though Bonnie had experience with bottle babies, this kitten's fragile condition made survival uncertain.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Fees waived for Adopt-a-Pet Day Rancho Coastal Humane Society will be among more than 150 animal shelters in California that will waive pet adoption fees on June 7 for adult dogs, cats and rabbits (puppies and kittens not included) as part of the second annual California Adopt-a-Pet Day.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
Noun
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This cat bed is the paw-fect solution for keeping kitties close without interrupting dad's flow.—
Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Faced with predators, hunger, and constant exposure to the elements, these kitties have a tougher time staying alive.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
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“Feline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feline. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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