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Recent Examples of wolfhound
The wolfhound, whose name was Aggie, had tremendous grace and several contusions.
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Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2023
In the book on which the show is based, Winn-Dixie is an Irish wolfhound, so Berloni duly adopted and trained two wolfhounds.
—Christopher Arnott, courant.com, 3 July 2019
The recent birth of two Irish wolfhound puppies has scientists excited, because—for the first time ever—the puppies have been confirmed through genetic analysis to be identical twins.
—Brian Clark Howard, National Geographic, 2 Sep. 2016
Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2023
In the book on which the show is based, Winn-Dixie is an Irish wolfhound, so Berloni duly adopted and trained two wolfhounds.
—Christopher Arnott, courant.com, 3 July 2019
The recent birth of two Irish wolfhound puppies has scientists excited, because—for the first time ever—the puppies have been confirmed through genetic analysis to be identical twins.
—Brian Clark Howard, National Geographic, 2 Sep. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wolfhound
Noun
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The show — which also featured a massive sheepdog named Ladadig — wasn’t a big hit, not making the year-end Top 30 in the three-network universe, but was popular in reruns in the 1970s.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
15 Sep. 2025
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The family lived in a home that resembled a castle, and their giant sheepdog, Ladadog, created lots of mayhem.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Michael Meredith, an avid duck hunter, will teach basic calling techniques.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
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In the most iconic role of his storied career, Wesley Snipes plays Blade, a badass vampire hunter who also happens to be half-vampire himself.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Bentley, now 8 years old, was rescued as a puppy and has been her loyal companion ever since.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Sims franchise is a staple in the cozy game universe, but this fall Perez is cozy-maxing with comfy socks, warm blankets, and her new puppy.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Bissell PowerClean FurFinder has been a reliable appliance to transform her weekly cleaning, as the self-standing stick vacuum has a tangle-free illuminated head, three suction levels, and multiple attachments that can handle anything her pup throws its way.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
6 Oct. 2025
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They’re often greeted with the sight of their mischievous pup climbing onto furniture or causing destruction while unattended.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Jango, a six-and-a-half-year-old mix of bluetick coonhound, treeing walker coonhound, cattle dog, and Shetland sheepdog, was adopted from a shelter in southern Indiana just before the pandemic hit.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Aug. 2025
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But the veterinarian suggested that Ms. Booth drive Lily, a redbone coonhound, to the office and take the virtual appointment in the parking lot.—
Emily Anthes,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2023
Noun
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Possessing second-generation wolf dogs, defined in California as the offspring of a domestic dog and a half-wolf, half-dog hybrid — with no more than 25% wolf — is legal.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Jan. 2025
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Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary in New Mexico named the six wolf dogs after characters created by fantasy author Sarah J. Maas Six wolfdogs are spending their holiday season enjoying a winter wonderland after being kept as pets.—
Kelli Bender,
Peoplemag,
15 Dec. 2023
Noun
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Her favorite pieces she’s written for Outside are about competing on the Discovery show Naked and Afraid, being a woman alone in the woods, learning to write, and mischievous sled dog Blowhole.—
Blair Braverman,
Outside,
6 Aug. 2025
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Counteracting that are the touching scenes where the trio bond with and care for sled dogs (rambunctious Billy is my favorite) at the school.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Written for active sportsmen who love to read, each issue is a big, thick volume packed with stories on all the things sportsmen love: guns, knives, adventures, art, gundogs, collectibles, along with biographies of legendary writers, craftsmen, artists and more.—
Chris Dorsey,
Forbes,
21 Nov. 2024
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Willie Forde, the manager of Adare Country Pursuits, showed off an award-worthy gundog demonstration with his adorable Irish labradors, Midnight and Shadow.—
Vanessa Wilkins,
Travel + Leisure,
4 May 2023
Cite this Entry
“Wolfhound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wolfhound. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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