felines

noun

plural of feline
as in cats
a small domestic animal known for catching mice the commercial claims that the product will please the palate of even the most finicky feline

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Recent Examples of felines Mayor Humdinger, once again voiced by the invaluable Ron Pardo, provides the evil vibes along with his criminal gang of felines. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026 Friendly felines were seen behind screen doors, on windowsills and some people even brought their pets out on a leash for meet-and-greets. — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026 On the flip side, grooming can also be used to send a stern message, the study found, particularly in the felines’ display of asymmetrical body postures such as one cat leaning over the other one. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 July 2026 These members of the order of Carnivora, which includes bears, wolves, felines, seals, and many other mammals that specialize in eating flesh, have found a way to reorganize themselves to take full advantage of all that city life has to offer. — Literary Hub, 15 July 2026 Catnip, the euphoria-inducing herb beloved by felines, was known to have insect repellent properties, though it had never been commercialized for that purpose. — Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 10 July 2026 Catnip Catnip is known for its ability to attract felines, but the same aromatic oils that cats love can actually repel mosquitoes. — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 5 July 2026 What once was a duo of felines is now a trio, thanks to Malinin's partnership with the Sheba Ignored to Adored program. — Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026 Gervais has assembled an ensemble cast of felines alongside his main character Gus including Tom Basden, Andrew Brooke, David Earl, Kerry Godliman, Jo Hartley, Diane Morgan, Natalie Cassidy and Tony Way. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for felines
  1. cats
  2. kittens
  3. kitties
Noun
  • The students will learn to care for animals, from dogs and cats to cattle and horses, and address gaps in animal medicine that are common in Arkansas’ rural communities.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The value of free spay and neuter vouchers for pets increased last year from $70 to $120 for cats but the budget allocated for them did not, so fewer vouchers were issued overall.
    — Hailey Wang, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of cats
Noun
  • Summer is usually the busiest season for shelters, officials said, as more stray animals, owner surrenders and vulnerable kittens arrive.
    — Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Atlanta News First reported that Tobon Henao allegedly threw the kittens from her minivan while driving in the city of Brookhaven, citing local police.
    — Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of kittens
Noun
  • There are store cats everywhere that are hanging around, and the store kitties are very friendly.
    — Rachel Brodsky, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
  • Owners looking to adopt one of these sweet kitties should be prepared to give them their attention, and lots of it.
    — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Definition of kitties

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