TIGER Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

tiger

noun

ˈtī-gər

Definition of tiger

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 On the homepage is a black-and-white photo of two smiling stone tigers. — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 23 July 2026 Yes, leopard spots, tiger stripes, and zebra prints are neutrals—and a very quick way to add a fashion-forward twist to activewear. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 23 July 2026 My favorite shave ice flavor is the Hawaiian favorite known as tiger’s blood. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026 In 2025, for example, a large adult male tiger was spotted in Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tiger

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Noun

But the mayor of a New Jersey beach town is worried a social media trend could be setting up a potential shark attack.

— Tom Hanson, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Seth Willingham, of San Juan Capistrano, won second place in the professional category, after capturing a group of leopard sharks in his photo.

— Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of shark

Noun

The menu might include ingredients like barracuda wrapped in seaweed, bioluminescent firefly squid, or Wagyu beef, a nod to the region but sourced in Japan.

— Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 3 Aug. 2026
Divers Alert Network, a nonprofit focused on diving safety, advises swimmers and divers to avoid wearing shiny jewelry in areas where barracudas are present.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026

Definition of barracuda

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One of the questions in a suddenly competitive division is whether or not Kansas City can be the bully again.

— Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
The photos show the newlyweds on what looks to be a cute morning date, walking their dogs (Noon, a miniature schnauzer, and Phil, a pocket bully) to a coffee shop.

— Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of bully

Noun

In one case, a man is accused of intercepting flight communications near an airbase where US fighter jets are based, while in the other, information about military drills between US and South Korean forces was allegedly obtained.

— Yoonjung Seo, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
There have been very public sightings of our new stealth bomber, and it's believed the F-47, a sixth-generation stealth fighter, has been spotted just once.

— David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of fighter

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