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
Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
While Mira remains a tad leery of the dog, the 12-year-old cat is getting along well with her new feline siblings, Max and Milo.
—Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
The study offered several practical ways to reduce feline stress, including increasing water sources in the home for cats, setting up an extra litter box than the number of cats in the home, offering a variety of toys and providing safe access to the outdoors.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
With her soft fur and relaxed nature, Amber would make the perfect companion for someone who appreciates an independent yet affectionate feline friend.
—Trish Stinger, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2025
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Adjective
Another feline companion, was introduced into the household—and instantly bonded with Ollie.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
While Mira remains a tad leery of the dog, the 12-year-old cat is getting along well with her new feline siblings, Max and Milo.
—Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
The study offered several practical ways to reduce feline stress, including increasing water sources in the home for cats, setting up an extra litter box than the number of cats in the home, offering a variety of toys and providing safe access to the outdoors.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
With her soft fur and relaxed nature, Amber would make the perfect companion for someone who appreciates an independent yet affectionate feline friend.
—Trish Stinger, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feline
Noun
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According to Pet Circle's website, Waco residents can take stray dogs and cats to any local fire station to be scanned as part of the Fire House to Your House program.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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Stock image: An orange cat gets cuddles from his owner on the bed.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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The building itself, majestic and graceful, holds an immediate promise of well-being.—
Rona Berg,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Her playing was poised and expressive throughout, favoring subtlety over drama and marked by graceful nuance.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Rocky was among 382 adult dogs in ACC’s care, along with 13 puppies, 383 cats, 163 kittens, 47 rabbits, 12 guinea pigs and several birds.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
19 July 2025
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So a plan was hatched to find Dave's kitten and, along with their mom, move them all inside.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Who gets what, from the NIL kitty and the new $20 million revenue-share pot resulting from House v. NCAA, is a complicated exercise, period.—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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See you soon! — Deb Heise, Sun Cities 4 Paws Catty Perry: Out of this world cute Gorgeous Catty Perry is a 2-year-old, medium coat, tuxedo kitty.—
AZCentral.com,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
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“Feline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feline. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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