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Recent Examples of tabby
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
Before the surgical removal of the cat's reproductive organs to prevent reproduction, Izzy, the tabby cat, didn't like to be touched and wouldn't go near people or cats.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 7 Feb. 2026
According to her, the tabby is a talkative, cuddle enthusiast.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Separately, there is Alcon/Sony’s Garfield 3D CGI animation feature franchise with Chris Pratt as the voice of the tabby cat.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
Before the surgical removal of the cat's reproductive organs to prevent reproduction, Izzy, the tabby cat, didn't like to be touched and wouldn't go near people or cats.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
Noun
Alma was born into a home with three cats, a tabby named Mugs and two younger tuxedos, Rosie and Nancy—each adopted about a year apart.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 7 Feb. 2026
According to her, the tabby is a talkative, cuddle enthusiast.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tabby
Adjective
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The coordinating colors of the striped top and dressier bottom really allows the footwear to stand out as the focal point of the outfit while still feeling light and breezy enough to wear in summer.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
20 Apr. 2026
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This customizable, striped tote easily transforms a simple base outfit without overwhelming your entire wardrobe.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Lisa Newton with Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue told WPVI that the nonprofit helped rescue kittens — who will soon be put up for adoption — after employees at a Lowe's in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, found the newborn felines on a high shelf at the store's garden center.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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With adoptions happening quickly, only one kitten remained as of the latest update.—
Chelsea Jones,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Tabby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tabby. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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