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
Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 11 July 2025
Highlights include a gold oak wreath from the 4th century BC, a feline Egyptian deity, and a bust of Helios with contemporary gold sun rays.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Cat owners have been descending on hardware stores on an unusual mission—picking up a concrete slab, typically for patios and garden paths, for their feline friend to lounge on.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
Our feline friends aren't just weirdos, Dr. Annie Valeska, pet behaviorist at Purina, told USA TODAY.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 20 July 2025
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Adjective
It is named for its large, round features that create the impression of a feline footprint.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 11 July 2025
Highlights include a gold oak wreath from the 4th century BC, a feline Egyptian deity, and a bust of Helios with contemporary gold sun rays.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Cat owners have been descending on hardware stores on an unusual mission—picking up a concrete slab, typically for patios and garden paths, for their feline friend to lounge on.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
Our feline friends aren't just weirdos, Dr. Annie Valeska, pet behaviorist at Purina, told USA TODAY.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feline
Noun
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In a Reddit post, the cat's owner shared their perfect response.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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This will be wonderful for the cats, their owners, people with Alzheimer’s and their loved ones.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
23 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Wild dogs, hyenas, zebras, giraffes, and a full complement of antelope, from graceful nyala to sturdy waterbuck, add to the spectacle.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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This black midi dress is guaranteed to serve its purpose in your summer-to-fall transitional wardrobe with its artful ruching, graceful crepe fabric, and defined waist.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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All three kittens were in a cage in the trunk of their minivan, placidly watching us.—
Tao Lin,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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From a toddler meeting a kitten for the very first time to a cat being involved in the owners' wedding, the pet stories this week made our hearts flutter.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Reddit Responds The Reddit post amassed over 2,100 likes and 40 comments as of Monday, with many believing this is her sign to foster fail the kitty.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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Meyers was curious to see how foster kitties would respond to a sound bath.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Feline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feline. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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