as in shark
an aggressive and fiercely determined person
even the best defense can't keep that tiger from scoring
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Recent Examples of tiger
Here, rose-gold links are ringed with tiger’s eye chosen for the strength of its striations—the first time since the 1970s that the Maison has paired gold links with an ornamental stone.
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Taylor Stoddard,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
This tiger red balayage on a brunette base is as cheerful as a sunny day.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
Talbot said the silk ceilings and walls in the content room tie the store back to its top-performing silk dresses, while custom tiger and leopard fabrics were inspired by some of Réalisation’s signature prints.
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Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
Try the chicken pad thai, crying tiger, beef kra paw and a roasted whole chicken (E San Classic).
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
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Taylor Stoddard,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
This tiger red balayage on a brunette base is as cheerful as a sunny day.
—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
Talbot said the silk ceilings and walls in the content room tie the store back to its top-performing silk dresses, while custom tiger and leopard fabrics were inspired by some of Réalisation’s signature prints.
—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
Try the chicken pad thai, crying tiger, beef kra paw and a roasted whole chicken (E San Classic).
—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tiger
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The after-hours event for guests 21 and older will feature shark experts, scuba divers feeding eels, sharks and more in the Living Seas exhibition; a DJ and more.
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The study suggests that persistent turbidity plumes created by coastal modification projects may interfere with shark prey capture and could increase the likelihood of unintended human interactions.
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Snapper, grouper, amberjack, and barracuda can patrol decks and passages, while coral, sponges, and barnacles create a habitat for smaller fish.
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Under notable catches, the state lists 12 additional species, including barracuda, blue marlin and the white shark.
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Our erstwhile school bully has to learn a bit of empathy, while Justin gets to teach man’s best frenemy how to be a better person.
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Ben Silverstone gives a moving performance as teenage Steven, who spends the film fighting bullies and breakups on the path to self-acceptance.
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I'mPhaedra Trethan, watching a video about the smartest dog breeds while sitting beside my pit bull-boxer mix, whose eyes show no thoughts of anything but treats, sleep and love.
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Increasingly, fatal dog bites spark spirited debate about banning some dog breeds, including pit bulls.
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ElAttrache performed surgery on McGregor in July 2021, inserting a rod, plates and screws into his left leg after the fighter broke his tibia and fibula during a mixed martial arts bout against Dustin Poirier in Las Vegas.
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Rather than flying directly over enemy territory, strategic bombers can launch stand-off weapons from safer distances while remaining protected by friendly air defenses and fighter escorts.
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“Tiger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tiger. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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