tuft

Definition of tuftnext
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 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 The brilliant red flowers of bee balm (Monarda didyma) appear in showy terminal tufts from spring through summer. Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026 The creatures are recognizable by their bright, furry appearance and hair tufts. Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tuft
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Noun
  • The ranch saloon sits across from the open yard—and around the corner and up a hill of long yellow grass is the outdoor rodeo arena, home to lively summer rodeos every week in the summer season.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
  • For a cooler-climate option, Sky Meadow Retreat in Vermont sits among the hills during peak fall foliage and pairs daily yoga and meditation with tai chi, art therapy, sound healing and forest hiking.
    Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
Noun
  • One of Pakistan’s top mediators flew to Tehran to persuade Iranian negotiators to reconsider and come to the talks in the Swiss mountains.
    Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
  • That air should be JR’s vital collaborator — no complex and costly scaffolding for these magic mountains — is nothing new in Paris.
    Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
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  • Martín Pérez was on the mound for the home team, a soft-tossing veteran lefty who was pumping in 89-mph sinkers.
    Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 20 June 2026
  • Edwin Díaz throwing off mound Closer Edwin Díaz (elbow surgery) has progressed to throwing off the mound.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026

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“Tuft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tuft. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.

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