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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
International sophisticates of every age, seasonal trade-fair young professionals, glamour puss models, honeymooners, couples with kids in tow, heads of state and some of the world’s biggest film stars.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Apr. 2026
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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Few faces are as iconically Philadelphian as Gritty.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Lyrics by Ahrens and dialogue by McNally about the discrimination and brutality that Black Americans and immigrants face can seem straight out of the current moment.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Her fans, many sporting sheer red gloves, cat ears and varying levels of undress, were eager to be sated and reacted as if their souls were being saved within seconds of the start of each of the 23 songs Grande performed.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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Keep Pets Away While waiting for mom to return, keep pets—such as dogs and outdoor cats—away from the baby squirrels.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Two days later, a male kitten around six months old was fatally struck on Las Virgenes Road between Mulholland and Lost Hills Road in Calabasas.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
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This month, Rylan was surprised by Make-A-Wish with his new ragdoll kitten Momo, which means peach in Japanese.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The show also figured out better than any show in recent memory how to adapt itself for a TV broadcast, with the kitties, as costumed by Tony winner Qween Jean, flitted all over the Radio City Musical Hall in New York, this year’s venue for the ceremony.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Newcastle do not operate with a set budget earmarked for transfer fees alone, and their kitty will be affected by outgoing business.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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“Puss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puss. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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