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also fox
1
as in beauties
a lovely woman
she's a real fox—smart, sassy, and sexy
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2
as in dolls
a physically attractive person
both he and his twin sister are foxes
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as in puzzles
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
she won't be foxed by such telemarketing tricks
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as in fools
to get the better of through cleverness
no confidence man will ever fox me and get my hard-earned money
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Recent Examples of foxes
Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Faced with an impossible choice, Emmy unites rabbits, foxes and badgers, proving that the true magic of Easter is courage, unity and sharing its light with all.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
In November 1993, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis fell while fox hunting on horseback in Virginia.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
Because the foxes in the Sierra Nevada are isolated from their relatives living in the Lassen Peak area, the collaring of this fox offers scientists a rare opportunity to better understand the ecology and conservation needs of this remote group.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Pomeranians come in many colors, from black to red, to brown, but they are best known for their orange, fox-like coloring.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 9 Feb. 2026
Siegfried is too busy taking Jimmy on a hunt for fox droppings.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
Anything left to mention The resort’s signage is built around a local fox legend, Scout, a frequent visitor to the property.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Here, a lion and fox with human bodies ride bareback on a gigantic parrot that is suspended from the ceiling, next to the world’s largest butterfly.
—Cathy Alter, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
While birding is a major draw, the park is also home to deer, foxes, fox squirrels, lizards, turtles, and the occasional snake.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Faced with an impossible choice, Emmy unites rabbits, foxes and badgers, proving that the true magic of Easter is courage, unity and sharing its light with all.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
In November 1993, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis fell while fox hunting on horseback in Virginia.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
Because the foxes in the Sierra Nevada are isolated from their relatives living in the Lassen Peak area, the collaring of this fox offers scientists a rare opportunity to better understand the ecology and conservation needs of this remote group.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Pomeranians come in many colors, from black to red, to brown, but they are best known for their orange, fox-like coloring.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 9 Feb. 2026
Siegfried is too busy taking Jimmy on a hunt for fox droppings.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
Anything left to mention The resort’s signage is built around a local fox legend, Scout, a frequent visitor to the property.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Here, a lion and fox with human bodies ride bareback on a gigantic parrot that is suspended from the ceiling, next to the world’s largest butterfly.
—Cathy Alter, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foxes
Noun
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Some of those bespoke beauties could soon be yours.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2026
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Co-created and hosted by Tyra Banks, the reality competition in which amateur beauties vied for the titular title and a modeling contract, among other prizes, ran for 24 seasons on three different networks (UPN, The CW, VH1) between 2003 and 2018.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Perched in the rafters of one gallery are two large dolls in the style of these figurines.—
Sharon Mizota,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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The dolls were like sketches, and among the pieces born from these miniature looks was a flapper dress inspired by Bal Bullier, the Belle Époque Parisian dance hall that, in 1913, Sonia Delaunay famously depicted in a panorama of moving color.—
Robert Sullivan,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
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While everyone else puzzles it over, Coe is already on his way to the multi-faith ceremony at Abbotsfield, where Mayor Jaffrey is joining other mourners to honor the 11 people killed in the assault that opened the season.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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What fools these non-OpenAI mortals must be.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Guests are literally referred to as kings and queens, the men given crowns and boutonnieres, and the women tiaras and wrist corsages.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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There are many, many other queens who see it otherwise.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Welcome to a major transition week, R29 babes.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
21 Dec. 2025
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Koumba uses them like a concierge service, commandeering Air Force One to jet-set around the world, waited on all the while by a retinue of babes in leopard print.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
22 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Patagonia’s proprietary synthetic fill imitates down’s structure by spinning air-trapping microfilaments around a central fiber and requires fewer stabilizing seams and baffles than down.—
Kelly Bastone,
Outside,
10 Feb. 2026
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That said, the Recording Academy never goes too long without making a choice that baffles everybody, as when Jon Batiste beat Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift in 2022.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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While a statement-making Mind the Gap wallpaper featuring Hindu goddesses transforms the powder room into a vibrant tribute to Rai and her partner’s Indian heritage, displayed alongside family heirlooms.—
Linne Halpern,
Architectural Digest,
12 Feb. 2026
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Suddenly though, Artemis had to cut off this fling, because gods and goddesses were not supposed to have romances with mortals.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Foxes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foxes. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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