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 The flourishes are eclectic and include octopus lamps, tiger scatter cushions, bird cage hangings, and vintage Louis Vuitton chests alongside bookshelves stacked with some interesting reading options. — Megan Wilkes, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026 Similar urinary compounds were also found in lions, leopards, tigers, lynxes, jaguars, and other feline species. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 19 Aug. 2026 The tiger is one of the most symbolic animals in Korean culture. — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 Even that simple sentence in this episode from Oleksandra explaining the bear, tiger, wolf pack analogy is truly fascinating. — David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tiger

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Noun

For a taste of the Mediterranean, Beach Rogue, with its after-dark DJ and near-promise of shark sightings, is the spot to book.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
The vessel was licensed to travel through Kiribati's waters but was detained by the maritime police after inspectors found shark fins on board, commander Tom Redfern told AFP.

— CBS News, CBS News, 25 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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Cliff is a World War II special ops veteran who lives in a trailer with his pit bull.

— Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
This is especially important for reactive dogs that can't be around other dogs and working dogs that are bred to have a job, like German shepherds, Dobermans, pit bulls, Belgian Malinois, and Australian shepherds.

— Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of pit bull

Noun

Popular and literary myth tells that when martyrs die on the soil, the earth receiving their blood will give forth new fighters, thus the roses scattered on the cracking mud.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Well, Kaatri is a fighter and the warlock at the heart of this story.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of fighter

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