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.
—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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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
Noun
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Siobhan’s shark piñata has mysteriously disappeared.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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Ralston highlighted research indicating that more than 40% of breeding permit fish, a key recreational fishery in the state, were being lost to sharks during the catch-and-release process.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Noun
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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.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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Under notable catches, the state lists 12 additional species, including barracuda, blue marlin and the white shark.—
Jack Perry,
The Providence Journal,
5 Jan. 2026
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Even fans of rival programs in the state and conference were giving TCU their props for their dig at the big bad bullies of the Big 12.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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In a clear battle between right and wrong, the bully may lose.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
Noun
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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.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Increasingly, fatal dog bites spark spirited debate about banning some dog breeds, including pit bulls.—
Natasha Holt,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Clark County prosecutors slapped the 49-year-old fighter with two serious felony charges, including theft of property valued over $100,000 and passing a check with intent to defraud.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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His ouster triggered years of violence between Seleka fighters and predominantly Christian Anti-balaka militias, leaving thousands of civilians dead.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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“Tiger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tiger. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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