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Recent Examples of tabby
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
Before the surgical removal of the cat's reproductive organs to prevent reproduction, Izzy, the tabby cat, didn't like to be touched and wouldn't go near people or cats.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 7 Feb. 2026
According to her, the tabby is a talkative, cuddle enthusiast.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Separately, there is Alcon/Sony’s Garfield 3D CGI animation feature franchise with Chris Pratt as the voice of the tabby cat.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
Before the surgical removal of the cat's reproductive organs to prevent reproduction, Izzy, the tabby cat, didn't like to be touched and wouldn't go near people or cats.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
Noun
Alma was born into a home with three cats, a tabby named Mugs and two younger tuxedos, Rosie and Nancy—each adopted about a year apart.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 7 Feb. 2026
According to her, the tabby is a talkative, cuddle enthusiast.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tabby
Adjective
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Finding a matching short set with sleeves can feel nearly impossible, which is why this striped option from Tankaneo stands out.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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For a similar look without the $200-plus price tag, the Lucky Step Retro Low-profile Sneakers mirror the same sleek shape, mustard tone, and striped detailing.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
21 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
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“Tabby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tabby. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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