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Recent Examples of tufts
Golden silk spiders have a more reddish yellow abdomen with circular patterns as well as tufts of hair on the legs.
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Eva Flowe
june 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
The beetle has five small white tufts under the wing covers on each side and one more pair projecting from the tip of the abdomen, which distinguishes it from similar beetle species.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
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
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
By the alyssum and beside a sundial are tufts of Mexican feathergrass, which Chambers warned is an emerging invasive grass in California.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Ungainly with their beams and pipes, the dredges look like tufts of Rust Belt infrastructure that have blown loose and drifted westward and finally tumbled onto this distant sea.
—Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Colorful knits, tufts of shearling, and of course, classic Uggs are your go-to here.
—Kerry Pieri, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
Eva Flowe
june 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
The beetle has five small white tufts under the wing covers on each side and one more pair projecting from the tip of the abdomen, which distinguishes it from similar beetle species.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
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
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
By the alyssum and beside a sundial are tufts of Mexican feathergrass, which Chambers warned is an emerging invasive grass in California.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Ungainly with their beams and pipes, the dredges look like tufts of Rust Belt infrastructure that have blown loose and drifted westward and finally tumbled onto this distant sea.
—Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Colorful knits, tufts of shearling, and of course, classic Uggs are your go-to here.
—Kerry Pieri, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tufts
Noun
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The Colorado Department of Transportation has been working with the Bureau of Fire Prevention and Control to identify trouble spots along roadways, steep hills and other areas.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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There are a surprisingly high number of weak ski resort courses, and many better golf operations tend to be at smaller market ski hills, so my focus is on the best golf courses at ski resorts, regardless of the size of the ski operations.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, thunderstorms could develop in the mountains later this week, bringing the potential for lightning, gusty winds and brief showers, according to the National Weather Service.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
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The couple own and are the only employees of a small auto shop just west of Appalachian State University in the North Carolina mountains.—
Andrew Jones,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
Noun
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The brown seaweed has piled up along beaches throughout the region, leaving behind large mounds that many visitors say are affecting their beach experience.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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The Apalachee people, who built large ceremonial mounds that still exist, flourished here from about 1000 AD to the early 16th century, until invasion by the Spanish.—
Jeff VanderMeer,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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“Tufts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tufts. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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