panthers

variants also panther
plural of panther
as in cougars
a large tawny cat of the wild the panther is surprisingly difficult to spot

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Recent Examples of panthers The state’s wildlife agencies believe the number of adult panthers today to be between 120 and 230. — Timothy Randhir, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026 Traveling with a coffin and a caged panther, Claire hasn’t come alone. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026 At the Central Florida Zoo, the now 7-month-old panther will highlight the need for conservation in Florida. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026 The panther is the one to escort him to civilization, which proves easier said than done. — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026 Locals were regaled with other stories of bears, panthers and other game killed where now there were houses and farms. — Paul Schullery, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026 Originally designed in the 1980s, the watch echoes the fluid movements of the panther thanks to an ultra-flexible structure. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026 At the Academy of Country Music Awards in May, where Twain served as host, the musician modeled a shining silver gown by Falguni Shane Peacock featuring a panther design. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 23 July 2026 The majority are shaped like the animals — turtles, panthers, bear, birds and other creatures — that inhabited the region. — Joe Yogerst, CNN Money, 27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for panthers
Noun
  • Yes, the specific angle of the setting sun against the mountain's unique topography creates a shadow that resembles a cougar chasing its prey.
    — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Lions, tigers, leopards, snow leopards, clouded leopards, jaguars, cheetahs, cougars and any hybrid of these species is protected.
    — Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Makini was a major attraction at the zoo's Big Cat Falls exhibit, which is also home to pumas, tigers and snow leopards.
    — Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The tragic ending of the young puma in San Dimas comes three months after a year-old female cougar and a 6-month-old male mountain lion were fatally struck by vehicles.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

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“Panthers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panthers. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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