as in fairies
an imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers
the story that if you follow a rainbow to its end, you'll find a leprechaun's pot of gold
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Recent Examples of leprechauns
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.
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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
Where do leprechauns sit to relax?
—Nicole Harris, Parents, 16 Mar. 2026
There were also roaming leprechauns and carnival rides.
—Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Irish symbols, booze and leprechauns were glorified.
—Bella Monaco, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
On a recent weeklong daddy-and-me trip to Ireland, the duo donned sports coats and tweed hats to board planes, hunted for green apples in hotel gyms, and fueled up on Irish pub food for energy to chase leprechauns.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2025
Smart general managers, George Paton included, hoard them the way evil leprechauns hoard their gold.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025
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
Where do leprechauns sit to relax?
—Nicole Harris, Parents, 16 Mar. 2026
There were also roaming leprechauns and carnival rides.
—Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Irish symbols, booze and leprechauns were glorified.
—Bella Monaco, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
On a recent weeklong daddy-and-me trip to Ireland, the duo donned sports coats and tweed hats to board planes, hunted for green apples in hotel gyms, and fueled up on Irish pub food for energy to chase leprechauns.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2025
Smart general managers, George Paton included, hoard them the way evil leprechauns hoard their gold.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leprechauns
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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
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If witches have fall, then fairies have spring.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
12 Mar. 2026
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The puckish figure draws heavily on Nordic fairy tales, including stories of elves.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Mar. 2026
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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
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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
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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
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The Dodgers’ $850-million annual revenue dwarfs competitors like the Diamondbacks at $324 million, exemplifying the financial gulf driving owners’ desire for cost controls.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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Beyond rock and ice The finding of L 98-59 d challenges the long-standing astronomical belief that small exoplanets must be either gas dwarfs or water worlds covered in ice and oceans.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Leprechauns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leprechauns. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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