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Recent Examples of felines
Vasilevskiy has displayed his love for felines since early in his professional career.
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Jesse Granger, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
No doubt one of them will bring home a plant that’s poisonous for felines.
—Molly Aitken, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
With a thick white-gray coat that blends into their surroundings, these reclusive felines live on high, rocky mountains with some of the harshest conditions on Earth, according to the WWF.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Mountain lions also live in Los Angeles, one of the world’s only megacities of 10 million-plus, where large felines thrive by breeding, hunting and maintaining territory within urban boundaries.
—Olga R. Rodriguez, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
Most felines don't like the feeling of sticky tape, aluminum foil, or spiky plastic mats on their paws.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
In addition to the dogs, Martha also has seven felines, including four Persian cats—Magnolia, Dahlia, Lilium, and Chrysanthemum—that arrived at the farm last year.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Jan. 2026
Authorities were particularly encouraged by the confirmation of a cub, especially since these felines typically produce only one offspring at a time.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 27 Dec. 2025
Thirty-one cats died from smoke inhalation as a result of the blaze, and 12 other felines were rushed to a nearby emergency vet clinic for treatment.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
Jesse Granger, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
No doubt one of them will bring home a plant that’s poisonous for felines.
—Molly Aitken, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
With a thick white-gray coat that blends into their surroundings, these reclusive felines live on high, rocky mountains with some of the harshest conditions on Earth, according to the WWF.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Mountain lions also live in Los Angeles, one of the world’s only megacities of 10 million-plus, where large felines thrive by breeding, hunting and maintaining territory within urban boundaries.
—Olga R. Rodriguez, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
Most felines don't like the feeling of sticky tape, aluminum foil, or spiky plastic mats on their paws.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
In addition to the dogs, Martha also has seven felines, including four Persian cats—Magnolia, Dahlia, Lilium, and Chrysanthemum—that arrived at the farm last year.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Jan. 2026
Authorities were particularly encouraged by the confirmation of a cub, especially since these felines typically produce only one offspring at a time.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 27 Dec. 2025
Thirty-one cats died from smoke inhalation as a result of the blaze, and 12 other felines were rushed to a nearby emergency vet clinic for treatment.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for felines
Noun
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Chocolate is toxic to dogs and cats, and even small amounts can cause serious illness.—
Cathy M. Rosenthal,
San Antonio Express-News,
10 Feb. 2026
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There are wire cages with litters of kittens and others with elderly cats.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Skunks can give birth to up to 15 kittens, which are born blind and hairless.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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The nonprofit is a free-roaming shelter that has cared for homeless cats and kittens in the Denver area for over 35 years.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Comfy, cozy kitties One of the simplest ways to keep your cat warm in winter is to add blankets to their bed or favorite napping spot.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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The latest kitties to captivate us?—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Felines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/felines. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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