tiger

noun

ˈtī-gər How to pronounce tiger (audio)
Definition of tigernext
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 Animal print as a whole has remained popular in the footwear space, with everything from cowhide to tiger print appearing on shoes from designers including like Alaïa, Amina Muaddi and more. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 28 July 2026 There’s a print for every maximalist, including a striking pink-and-green botanical, a chic black-and-white leaf motif, and even a whimsical tropical scene featuring a tiger and butterfly. — Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026 Its waters are home to eight shark species, including tiger and bull sharks. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 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 See All Example Sentences for tiger
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tiger
  1. shark
  2. barracuda
  3. bully
  4. pit bull
  5. fighter
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
Noun
  • The Pratts are in serious crisis, besieged by bullies and bad neighbors outside of their house and foundation-crumbling dysfunction inside it.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Children often picture a bully as one openly cruel person who targets someone weaker.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of bully
Noun
  • At another residence, prosecutors said a refrigerator, stove and two pit bull puppies were stolen before the house was then set on fire.
    — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The 2018 tip alleged a home in the neighborhood was operating as a pit bull puppy mill.
    — Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of pit bull
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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“Tiger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tiger. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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