kelpies

Definition of kelpiesnext
plural of kelpie

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for kelpies
Noun
  • The exhibit was first conceived in 2018 by Tracy Micciche, the gardens’ events and marketing director, because her daughter, then 14, had an interest in fairies.
    Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
  • According to the History Channel, one legend claims wearing green makes a person invisible to leprechauns — red-bearded fairies that would pinch people who weren’t wearing the color.
    Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Henson was cast as Hoggle, one of the film’s most prominent goblins and Sarah’s reluctant ally, while also managing puppeteering responsibilities behind the scenes.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
  • The kallikantzaroi are a group of blind, black goblins who live underground during most of the year sawing at the world tree – a motif throughout various folklores that connects the heavens to the Earth.
    Carlie Procell, USA Today, 20 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • The puckish figure draws heavily on Nordic fairy tales, including stories of elves.
    Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Not as great of a kids’ parade as the one at Christmas with elves and Santa Claus and toys and snowmen.
    David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • And thank the faeries for that.
    Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Buyers are going to get a first look at ten international drama series that Series Mania has identified as global hits-in-the-making, with gnomes, Nazis, gamers, fertility clinics and the British PM all in the mix.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
  • With their tiny fences and cottages, a dozen gnomes stood stiff as if at attention yet looked so happy residing on their brook’s muddy banks.
    Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Three little people’s romantic quandaries are indeed inextricable from the crazy world.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2026
  • But that goes to show how little people knew about the 3-point contest then.
    David Aldridge, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Experts agree, calling out all sorts of curls, whimsical pixies, and fun updos as some of the most romantic, exciting styles to try now.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Collins is a huge fan of curly, longer pixies.
    Audrey Noble, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • According to the History Channel, one legend claims wearing green makes a person invisible to leprechauns — red-bearded fairies that would pinch people who weren’t wearing the color.
    Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Beyond its religious roots, the holiday has evolved into a global celebration of Irish culture, marked by everything from shamrocks and leprechauns to corned beef and a spirited round (or two) of green beer.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
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“Kelpies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kelpies. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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