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
Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Or at least as old as about 26 to 35 million years ago when felines and canines first evolved.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2025
Essence, 8 Sep. 2025
The cheetah program is part of the Indian government’s push to transform the country into a global leader in feline conservation.
—Aishwarya S. Iyer, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
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Noun
After scurrying through passengers, the scared kitten ended up in the arms of New York native Betsaida Mercado, who picked up the feline and took her home.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Or at least as old as about 26 to 35 million years ago when felines and canines first evolved.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Doja Cat ate her red MACximal Silky Matte Lipstick at the MTV VMAs last night, which paired with a feline eye, matching red nails, and a blonde ‘80s bouffant.
—Essence, 8 Sep. 2025
The cheetah program is part of the Indian government’s push to transform the country into a global leader in feline conservation.
—Aishwarya S. Iyer, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feline
Noun
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Stop into one of several breweries along the Jackson County Ale Trail, or pop into the American Museum of the House Cat, where feline enthusiasts can peruse cat-centric art and artifacts.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Woodley is currently a cat mom to two felines.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In addition to beautiful blooms, October Magic® Ivory™ Camellia produces handsome evergreen foliage and develops a graceful, upright shape.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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Mickey, already back up top, stretched a graceful dive that made no splash.—
David Wright Faladé,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Pet owner Saige shared an adorable clip on TikTok (@saigescho) showing her white rescue kitten, Maude, copying the antics of her long-haired chihuahua, Alfie.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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And, because Swift is the queen of thoughtful gifts, the Capital gang got her one, an adorable opalite kitten nested in a green box inside an orange bag.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For kitties, there are three suction levels to handle cats with both thick and thin coats.—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The kitty arrived in their care as a foster at 3 weeks old after being abandoned by her mom.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Feline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feline. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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