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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Along the way, the cat joins forces with former foes of various species aboard a boat in search of dry land and a new beginning.—
Charlotte Walsh,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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But between the individual Smurfs, the deliciously despicable Gargamel, and his equally evil cat Azrael, the series kept the kids coming back for nine seasons, creating enough fond memories to turn the Smurfs into a film franchise three decades later.—
Will Harris,
EW.com,
1 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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The 2-month-old kitten laying on top of its mom's body.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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In one, the kitten sits by a backyard swimming pool full of rainbow goo.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
28 Aug. 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 6 Sep. 2025.
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