sheik

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Noun
  • Past friends and former associates described him to me as an exceptionally cunning con man, a consummate charmer, and a womanizer.
    Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 3 Apr. 2026
  • After years of being known as a womanizer, Barney settled down and married Robin in the show's final season.
    Jane LaCroix, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Rihanna’s look also drew criticism from fur activists, as the yellow garment was made with fox fur.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
  • The species evolved to adapt, with some growing larger and others smaller than their mainland counterparts, explaining the larger size of the island scrub-jay and the small size of the island fox.
    Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Sheik.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheik. Accessed 10 May. 2026.

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