as in panther
a large tawny cat of the wild
in many regions, suburban developments have encroached upon the habitat of the cougar
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Recent Examples of cougar
Jenny struggles with underemployment, loneliness, condescension from the men in her life, the disapproval of her cougar mother and, worst of all for her, her failure to conceive a child.
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Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
Forget the tired cougar stereotype—dating an older woman is a real fantasy that most men have had their whole lives.
—Linsey Hughes, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
The northern part of Vancouver Island reportedly has the highest concentration of cougars on the planet, along with hundreds of wolves.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 10 Sep. 2025
There were also concerns about the noticeable mountain lion population in and around the Wood River Valley, something officers attributed to the area's ample deer and elk population, which grants cougars living there a reliable all-year-round food source.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
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Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
Forget the tired cougar stereotype—dating an older woman is a real fantasy that most men have had their whole lives.
—Linsey Hughes, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
The northern part of Vancouver Island reportedly has the highest concentration of cougars on the planet, along with hundreds of wolves.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 10 Sep. 2025
There were also concerns about the noticeable mountain lion population in and around the Wood River Valley, something officers attributed to the area's ample deer and elk population, which grants cougars living there a reliable all-year-round food source.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cougar
panther
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Ten minutes before kickoff on the first Friday in October, the giant inflatable tunnel sags and the giant inflatable panther perched atop it is just about snout-to-turf.—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Slimmed down and lithe, Tatum’s panther-like physicality showcases Jeffrey’s preternatural ability to master his environment through keen observation and sheer determination.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Cougar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cougar. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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