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Recent Examples of tufts
Showcasing realistic wood branches between the tufts of faux greenery, use this as a minimalist mantelpiece or a layering option in your holiday tablescape.
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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2025
Iberian lynxes are found on southwestern Europe's Iberian Peninsula and are often identified by the tufts of fur under their chins.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
Wispy tufts of hair on the top of their heads give them kind of a punk look, and their fur is the color of Brie.
—Aislyn Greene, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
They’re marked by tufts of hair.
—Maurice H. Decker, Outdoor Life, 17 Sep. 2025
From its opening moments, the game’s world is vibrant, with tufts of grass flowing in the foreground while fires rage far into the distance.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
Whitefish salad prickling with chile and festooned with great tufts of cilantro.
—Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Unlike most cirrus clouds, however, fibratus clouds do not have tufts or hooks at the end, and the strands are clearly separate from one another.
—Noel Kirkpatrick, Treehugger, 7 Aug. 2025
The terrain is a mix of rocky crags, steep mountains, and Hudson River farmland, most of which is shrouded in tufts of hardwoods that turn it on each fall.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 12 Sep. 2023
Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2025
Iberian lynxes are found on southwestern Europe's Iberian Peninsula and are often identified by the tufts of fur under their chins.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
Wispy tufts of hair on the top of their heads give them kind of a punk look, and their fur is the color of Brie.
—Aislyn Greene, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
They’re marked by tufts of hair.
—Maurice H. Decker, Outdoor Life, 17 Sep. 2025
From its opening moments, the game’s world is vibrant, with tufts of grass flowing in the foreground while fires rage far into the distance.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
Whitefish salad prickling with chile and festooned with great tufts of cilantro.
—Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Unlike most cirrus clouds, however, fibratus clouds do not have tufts or hooks at the end, and the strands are clearly separate from one another.
—Noel Kirkpatrick, Treehugger, 7 Aug. 2025
The terrain is a mix of rocky crags, steep mountains, and Hudson River farmland, most of which is shrouded in tufts of hardwoods that turn it on each fall.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 12 Sep. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tufts
Noun
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The estate offers year-round recreation, from sledding down the hills in winter to swimming, fishing, and golfing in the summer.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Nov. 2025
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The winery’s rolling hills grow various varietals, including Sauvignon Blanc, Petit Manseng, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.—
Crystal Tate,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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And the compressed timeframe of the story ticks down to a hugely satisfying climactic encounter in the mountains.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Minimalist 11-foot-tall Styline windows frame picturesque views sweeping from the valley to the Vegas skyline and mountains beyond.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Boxes of white rice, cans of vegetables, chocolate chips and pasta rested at the top of one of the mounds of food.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
29 Oct. 2025
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Japanese anemones produce dense mounds of deeply toothed foliage that remain nearly evergreen in mild climates.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Tufts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tufts. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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