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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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And though the devastation wrought by last year’s fire was unprecedented in its scale, the Schneiders remain optimistic about the future of their beloved enclave and its plucky local paper.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Packed with mistaken identities, overheard conversations, and joyful chaos, this beloved classic is one of Shakespeare’s most enduring comedies.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Harding said it can be used for cases that don’t require a full autopsy or for families who would rather not have as invasive of a procedure done on their loved one.—
Shannon Tyler
March 6,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Her representative called the incident ‘completely inexcusable,’ signaling the singer needs intervention and support from loved ones.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 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,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Padres have become an institution, playing in one of the more cherished buildings in sports.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Jean is an enthralling account of an artist learning to be less precious about linear healing and emotions that don’t lend themselves to that process.—
Larisha Paul,
VIBE.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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However, gold may not necessarily fit the needs of every individual who wants to buy precious metals.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Here are 28 of our favorite spring movies and where to stream them!—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
12 Mar. 2026
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My favorite story to illustrate how Ross moves is the time I was told to ask Ross about his recent purchase of Fort Lauderdale’s iconic W Hotel on the first date of training camp in 2014.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This sweet, 3-year-old calico was found as a stray during a snowstorm and has been all about warm hearts ever since.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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End the tour with the sweet saltiness of fudge of a Findlay Market cookie.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Sandy Liang graced us with so much darling fashion inspo, including fluffy heels that look like bunny slippers.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
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The darling Swiss-dot design creates visual intrigue, while the flowy sleeves and skirt allow for ample freedom of movement.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Requiring no special pan, this festive cake is loved by both kids and adults.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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But some backpacks are better for travel than others, perhaps designed with isolated shoe compartments, holes to feed your phone charging cable through, jewelry pouches, and special materials that simply wipe clean after picking up germs from public floors.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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“White-headed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/white-headed. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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