as in face
the front part of the head
the snowball smacked him right in the puss
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Recent Examples of puss
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 Nov. 2025
There were many times the dressing would unravel or not be strong enough and puss would come through.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2024
But another presidential puss drawn into the frame — and the one most deserving of that shame at the moment — is Mexico’s Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
—Tim Padgett, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2024
Suggestions for marking the day include: Sharing photos of your cats on social media
Pampering your puss with a favorite treat or toy.
—Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2024
Given the profusion of little pusses, why was the North African wildcat the one to give rise to our household companions?
—Jonathan Losos, Discover Magazine, 10 Aug. 2023
After all, short of a serious sour puss, who doesn't like to laugh?
—Jill Gleeson, Country Living, 20 June 2023
That person on your list who’s all about their precious puss?
—Christina Vercelletto, CNN Underscored, 20 Nov. 2020
Noun
Elizabeth Olsen does vintage flirty ‘n’ flighty with an impeccable sense of Jean Arthur timing, and a glamor-puss profile that would make Claudette Colbert envious.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 Nov. 2025
There were many times the dressing would unravel or not be strong enough and puss would come through.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2024
But another presidential puss drawn into the frame — and the one most deserving of that shame at the moment — is Mexico’s Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
—Tim Padgett, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2024
Suggestions for marking the day include: Sharing photos of your cats on social media
Pampering your puss with a favorite treat or toy.
—Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2024
Given the profusion of little pusses, why was the North African wildcat the one to give rise to our household companions?
—Jonathan Losos, Discover Magazine, 10 Aug. 2023
After all, short of a serious sour puss, who doesn't like to laugh?
—Jill Gleeson, Country Living, 20 June 2023
That person on your list who’s all about their precious puss?
—Christina Vercelletto, CNN Underscored, 20 Nov. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for puss
Noun
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White also announced that Paddy Pimblett will return to face Benoit Saint-Denis, and hyped heavyweight prospect Gable Steveson will make his UFC debut against Elisha Ellison.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The neurologist checked the right side of his face; the better neurologist checked the left.—
Weike Wang,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
Noun
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The family cat has been missing for week, compounding the agony of losing her 7-year-old son Kakeru in a freak accident two years before, but Otone puts it to one side and continues with her latest project, designing a bespoke home for a fussy married couple.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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Either the Pistons or Cavs are about to discover, starting Tuesday night, that these cats are just different right now.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Troopers said the kitten, estimated to be six to eight weeks old, was tied up in a black disposable bag.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Around the same time, six-week-old kittens, also rescued from the Long Beach area, arrived at Helen Woodward with no mother to care for them.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Designs can even include cat trees and kitty hammocks.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
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The kitty draped himself all over his rescuer’s neck like a living fox stole.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Puss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puss. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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