Thesaurus results for TUFT

tuft

noun

Definition of tuft

as in hill

a rounded natural geographic elevation a cottage set on a tuft of land

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Recent Examples of tuft The pale hue of her towering hairdo made the perfect complement to her bold gown—a Kevin Germanier Spring 2026 Couture design, which looked as if it were covered in colorful tufts of tinsel. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 29 May 2026 There’s the distinctive blond tuft, combed over. — Jay Ganglani, NBC news, 28 May 2026 The animal has its familiar hairdo to thank, after images of its golden tuft went viral online. — Arshad R. Zargar, CBS News, 28 May 2026 The large blossoms reach six to seven inches in diameter and have dark maroon-pink blazes at the center and a tuft of yellow stamens. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for tuft

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Noun

Many who rely on copper-wire landlines live in remote rural areas, but some also live in the hills and canyons of major metro areas like Los Angeles, where cell and internet service is patchy and the risk of natural disasters is high.

— Jenny Jarvie Follow, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Farther afield are El Panecillo, a hill topped by a towering Virgin Mary statue, and the Middle of the World complex, which celebrates Quito’s equatorial location.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

Definition of hill

Noun

Whether your itinerary is packed with sweaty mountain hikes, relaxing beach days, or bopping around wine bars, staying cool is essential in summer heatwaves.

— Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
That caught the attention of vineyard consultant Ken Swegles, who subsequently put him to work during harvest at dozens of small sites throughout the mountains.

— Laura Ness, Mercury News, 5 July 2026

Definition of mountain

Noun

Standing alone on the mound taught him how to manage failure, control his emotions and move on to the next pitch.

— Latif Love July 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
Though this is the first time Ohtani has skipped a pitching start, the Dodgers did push back his last start on the mound by two days.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026