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Recent Examples of white-headed
Much better to bring your own pair and be able to fully appreciate truly wonderful sights, like the face of the white-headed vulture.
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Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Dec. 2025
Another species of vulture, the white-headed vulture, already went locally extinct in KwaZulu-Natal.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
The largest white droppings belonged to the seagulls — black-headed laughing gulls and white-headed herring gulls — McKenzie explained.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
Recent efforts have concentrated on the white-headed vulture, with a population of only 3,685 adults continent-wide, according to BirdLife International, and only a small percentage of that figure in South Africa.
—Gertrude Kitongo, CNN, 22 Feb. 2024
Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Dec. 2025
Another species of vulture, the white-headed vulture, already went locally extinct in KwaZulu-Natal.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
The largest white droppings belonged to the seagulls — black-headed laughing gulls and white-headed herring gulls — McKenzie explained.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
Recent efforts have concentrated on the white-headed vulture, with a population of only 3,685 adults continent-wide, according to BirdLife International, and only a small percentage of that figure in South Africa.
—Gertrude Kitongo, CNN, 22 Feb. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for white-headed
Adjective
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Catherine O’Hara, the beloved, multi-award-winning actor, writer and comedian died today at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2026
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Catherine O’Hara, a beloved and iconic actor known for her roles in several Christopher Guest films, Home Alone, Schitt’s Creek, and The Studio died on January 30 at the age of 71 in her home after a brief illness, a rep confirmed.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Your 8th House of Psychology hosts Mercury, whose quincunx with unstoppable Jupiter in your sign could stir up important talks about money and trust with a loved one.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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Remittances from loved ones abroad, part of the vast Venezuelan diaspora, have become lifelines for many families.—
Mery Mogollon,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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History buffs can come learn more about the most cherished collections on display, such as glowing minerals.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Jan. 2026
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Atlanta will be a cherished checkpoint for fans of what might be college football’s all-time most remarkable tale.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Prices for precious metals have been soaring as investors look for safer places to park their money amid threats of tariffs, still-high inflation, political strife and mountains of debt for governments worldwide.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Zhu highlighted innovations, such as the 2023 cross-border payment using digital RMB for precious metals.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Stepping out in New York, Rih wore a tiger print, wool-blend jacquard coat by Alaïa (an enduring favorite designer for Rih), and matching tiger print calf hair pumps also by the French house, with little else.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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The formula is lightweight and lasts all day,, especially when paired with one of the brand’s body creams (Brazilian Bum Bum is our favorite).—
Andrea Navarro,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Silas cuddled his dad in a sweet black-and-white snap.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Dan Levy posted a sweet tribute to O'Hara on Instagram on Friday.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Outdoors, the home features a darling 80-square-foot front porch that can accommodate small outdoor furniture like rocking chairs, a bistro set, or garden bench.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2026
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Cozy floral lanterns are a darling way to spruce up your backyard, patio, or even kitchen table.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Dalia Rawson, now the executive director of New Ballet in San Jose, spent decades training and refining her craft as a ballet dancer, and says that after rehearsing for weeks on end with the other members of her company, something special happened.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Among them are Dale Holness, a former Broward County commissioner who lost a special primary election in 2021 to Cherfilus-McCormick by five votes.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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“White-headed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/white-headed. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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