as in fairies
an imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers
dreamed that her garden was the secret meeting place of pucks and sprites
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Recent Examples of pucks
With dramatic magenta radicchio leaves, pucks of crisp apple, and mustardy croutons, this bitter, sweet salad is a welcome new classic.
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Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
Loose pucks Asked for his assessment on Charlie McAvoy before the game, Sturm said he’s been guilty of trying to do much at times.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Stolarz noted how the Leafs played offence, shovelling pucks from down low to the points.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Guys were continually getting above pucks and taking hard strides back, not cheating for offense.
—Brad Elliott Schlossman, Twin Cities, 18 Oct. 2025
Little rolls of film, no bigger than hockey pucks, sat inside a large glass pot, under a lid, together with silica gel.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Donuts of all flavors are a hit, since gluten-free versions have a reputation for having the taste and texture of hockey pucks.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2025
Depth defenseman who’s used his feet and head well to clear pucks.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
Loose pucks Asked for his assessment on Charlie McAvoy before the game, Sturm said he’s been guilty of trying to do much at times.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Stolarz noted how the Leafs played offence, shovelling pucks from down low to the points.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Guys were continually getting above pucks and taking hard strides back, not cheating for offense.
—Brad Elliott Schlossman, Twin Cities, 18 Oct. 2025
Little rolls of film, no bigger than hockey pucks, sat inside a large glass pot, under a lid, together with silica gel.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Donuts of all flavors are a hit, since gluten-free versions have a reputation for having the taste and texture of hockey pucks.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2025
Depth defenseman who’s used his feet and head well to clear pucks.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pucks
Noun
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The actor dressed up as the character Tingle from The Legend of Zelda — a 35-year-old man obsessed with forest fairies.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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But also fey and fairies and blah blah blah.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The elves are striking this year.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
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Visitors won’t experience any flashing lights, dancing elves or blaring carols.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Oct. 2025
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The electric vehicle company is rolling out a seasonal theme as a part of its software update that's made for ghouls, goblins and things that go bump in the night.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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Ghosts and goblins, along with Pikachu and princesses, filled the grounds of Heritage Hill Historical Park over the weekend.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
14 Oct. 2025
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The suit accuses the defendants of working with online trolls and YouTube creators to paint him in a false light.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
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Like those lunatic trolls who emerge now and then to threaten the children of right-wing media targets, the gooners are just having fun, playing around, saying the things one says to get ahead in their particular community.—
Daniel Kolitz,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Pucks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pucks. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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