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Recent Examples of ostrich
The handbag in question is made from black ostrich skin—one of the priciest fabrics Hermès sells—and features gold hardware, Marie Claire reported.
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Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
Various dispatches placed Stahr and his wife, Cora, close personal friends of then-team owner William Smith, at the Indians' training grounds in Florida and Arkansas — the latter of which were reportedly sandwiched between an ostrich farm and an alligator farm.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 6 Mar. 2026
The Ostrich Festival aims to provide a unique and entertaining experience for visitors while highlighting the city's historical connection to ostrich farming.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Researchers have discovered and analyzed the world’s oldest geometric patterns on 60,000-year-old ostrich egg fragments, revealing the complex cognition that eventually enabled Homo sapiens to invent writing.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 1 Mar. 2026
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Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
Various dispatches placed Stahr and his wife, Cora, close personal friends of then-team owner William Smith, at the Indians' training grounds in Florida and Arkansas — the latter of which were reportedly sandwiched between an ostrich farm and an alligator farm.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 6 Mar. 2026
The Ostrich Festival aims to provide a unique and entertaining experience for visitors while highlighting the city's historical connection to ostrich farming.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Researchers have discovered and analyzed the world’s oldest geometric patterns on 60,000-year-old ostrich egg fragments, revealing the complex cognition that eventually enabled Homo sapiens to invent writing.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ostrich
Noun
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The bluebuck had a shiny blue-grey coat, striking horns, a unique facial pattern, and, compared to other antelope relatives, was smaller, standing at about four feet tall at the shoulder with horns reaching nearly two feet.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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During your visit, keep an eye close to the ground to spot spider antelope horn, prairie ragwort, and even prickly pear cactus.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Midwest Living,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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According to San Diego County, snake sightings are up across the region due to warmer-than-usual weather in March.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Unseen are the several private viewing rooms, offices, and work spaces that secretly snake through the guts.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
24 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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The chicken and beer fiasco in 2011.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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When the mother cat gets up and steps away from her kittens for a moment, the chickens are right there.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
27 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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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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These sneaks utilize the latest running innovations to ensure your kicks improve performance while still looking stylish.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
22 Apr. 2026
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Wearing nothing but gas masks, Hal and Lois sneak inside the noxious home to do the deed in privacy from their kids.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2026
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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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“Ostrich.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ostrich. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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