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
Skyler Trepel September 1, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Pudge The Cat went viral on social media during the game as Bowling Green staff members showcased the feline during his debut.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Sara Netzley, EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The signature Happy Meal boxes will feature graphics of both the fighting reptiles and the feline-like girl, according to promotional images.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2025
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Noun
What was this fearsome feline’s life like before Shrek 2?
—Skyler Trepel September 1, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Pudge The Cat went viral on social media during the game as Bowling Green staff members showcased the feline during his debut.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Speaking from experience: make nice with the critter in the tub because Febreeze isn’t touching that feline funk.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The signature Happy Meal boxes will feature graphics of both the fighting reptiles and the feline-like girl, according to promotional images.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feline
Noun
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All of the cats who tested this litter adjusted to it quickly and easily — some even had a little play date in their box, kicking and scratching, which is a good sign!—
Kayla Blanton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Some of the most notable included the iconic bell tower, the central fountain, the roaming pack of feral cats, and the massive gingko trees that loomed over a section of the academic quad and carpeted the sidewalks with golden leaves each fall.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Because exits in sports seldom are graceful.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Sep. 2025
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Adorned with Japanese flowers and trees of the season, the vase gives a dignified, graceful welcome to visitors arriving in the main entrance lobby.—
Isabelle Kliger,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Using towels and a garden hose fitted with a piece of wood, the rescuers guided the frightened kitten through the winding pipes.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Not far from where the 13th panther of this year was found dead, two panther kittens were spotted with their mother in Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed, McClatchy News reported in July.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Repeat a few times and that pretty kitty will be all good.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Sweep away the kitty litter and debris.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Feline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feline. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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