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Recent Examples of antelope
Dry fields are also vulnerable to noxious weeds like leafy spurge and toadflax, which are toxic to cattle and unpalatable to native ungulates like deer and pronghorn antelope.
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Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2026
Originally from South Asia, the blackbuck antelope, also known as the Indian antelope, is native to the plains of India.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Other notable tiny antelopes include dik-diks and duikers.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Mar. 2026
Can’t decide between a Tuscan-style villa with eye-catching front doors sourced from the Hearst Castle or an exotic wildlife sanctuary sporting zebras and African antelopes?
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
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Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2026
Originally from South Asia, the blackbuck antelope, also known as the Indian antelope, is native to the plains of India.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Other notable tiny antelopes include dik-diks and duikers.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Mar. 2026
Can’t decide between a Tuscan-style villa with eye-catching front doors sourced from the Hearst Castle or an exotic wildlife sanctuary sporting zebras and African antelopes?
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antelope
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The incident marks the second crocodile attack reported in the region this year, Western Australia Parks and Wildlife Service told 9News.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Also featured in the auction is a holy grail Birkin in coveted matte white Himalaya Niloticus crocodile.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
20 Apr. 2026
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Gatorland has taken in its first rescue alligator of the year, an animal measuring 11 feet, 3 inches and found near the south end of Orlando’s International Drive.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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Contestants were buried alive, shocked with electricity, left to escape a box of alligator gars, had to jump between moving semi-trucks.—
Scott Huver,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2026
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Takins are from the goat-antelope, or Caprinae, subfamily — which also includes sheep, goats, musk oxen, and chamois.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The hotel is surrounded by extensive black pine forests and wildlife sightings like Eurasian brown bears, wolves, and Balkan chamois are all possible.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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Get Tough Purchase ones made from cowhide, goatskin, or pigskin leather or abrasion-resistant canvas that will be harder for thorns to penetrate.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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The first violins were strung with sheep intestines, while early timpanis bore heads made from goatskin.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
13 Mar. 2026
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Nowadays, the brand sells boots in all manner of heights, stitching, and leathers, from ostrich and crocodile to Pirarucu fish.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Wicked director came in with an ambitious plan that involved a dozen different settings, stunts, stars, an ostrich, a camel, and, yes, a scene at the water tank.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
23 Apr. 2026
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Charles, who is well-known for his love of nature and the importance of sustainability, fed chickens in a coop together with the kids.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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The kid from Istanbul’s streets was not an aberration.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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Before the lean-to was finished, Tom crawled into it and wrapped the deerskin around his feet without taking his boots off.—
Elwyn "Bud" Myers,
Outdoor Life,
11 Mar. 2026
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Down on the edge of the forest, the young men were preparing masks made from bark cloth—very light material, almost like deerskin—on frames.—
Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Dec. 2025
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Mixing two unexpected prints, like polka dots and snakeskin, feels totally modern, but the pencil skirt, wide belt, and halter top combo is pure nostalgia.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
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Case in point: The marble fireplace in his home has custom, Art Deco inspired molding, rendered in bold turquoise snakeskin.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Antelope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antelope. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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