as in graceful
moving easily
the thief was eerily feline as he moved stealthily through the darkened rooms
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Recent Examples of feline
Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
At the base of the terraces were sculpture gardens featuring Fernando Botero’s chubby bronze feline El Gato and Ji Yong-Ho’s black Lion, assembled from recycled tires.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2026
Only around 40% of the animals were feline.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The feline was taken to South Shore Feral Care in West Babylon, where the staff named it Garfield.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
At the base of the terraces were sculpture gardens featuring Fernando Botero’s chubby bronze feline El Gato and Ji Yong-Ho’s black Lion, assembled from recycled tires.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Jimin, whose velvety voice and nearly feline lover-boy magnetism stands out even in a group filled with virtuosic singers and strong presences, shocked himself with his own solo success.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2026
Only around 40% of the animals were feline.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feline
Noun
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In total, 76 dogs and puppies of varying breeds, 15 cats and kittens and 2 Flemish rabbits were removed from the home and taken to the Pennsylvania SPCA for medical care.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The treatment for scabies in cats for can be varied depending on the veterinarian.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Old stone walls and graceful arches frame olive and citrus groves and gum trees, while antique pieces gathered from European markets dot the corners.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants the Islamic Republic’s disintegration, whereas Trump, possibly satisfied with tactical success in Iran, may desire any graceful exit.—
Alexander Langlois,
Oc Register,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The hens sitting on the kittens makes for a heartwarming video.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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While the mama cat left the nest to get some food and water, Bitsy sat on all the baby kittens.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Both teams will receive what is believed to be a six-figure payday to add to their revenue-sharing kitty for players.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Right now, board members say there's no one in charge, its employees haven't received their last paychecks and the organization has only $1,000 in the kitty.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Feline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feline. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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