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
Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
After being trapped and secured by animal control, the feline was sent to Northwoods Humane Society in Wyoming, Minn.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Stop into one of several breweries along the Jackson County Ale Trail, or pop into the American Museum of the House Cat, where feline enthusiasts can peruse cat-centric art and artifacts.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Indoor cats live for 15 to 17 years on average, while outdoor felines live only for 2 to 5 years due to dangers such as extreme temperatures, wildlife, and disease.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
After being trapped and secured by animal control, the feline was sent to Northwoods Humane Society in Wyoming, Minn.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
But another study is painting a more-nuanced picture of feline behavior.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Stop into one of several breweries along the Jackson County Ale Trail, or pop into the American Museum of the House Cat, where feline enthusiasts can peruse cat-centric art and artifacts.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feline
Noun
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One cat has been reported deceased.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Velvet nails, also known as cat-eye nails, use an effect that mimics the soft, light-catching texture of velvet fabric.—
Laura Solla,
Glamour,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Butler leads with steady confidence, and Williams follows with a dainty, graceful flow that draws every eye in the room.—
Alexa Stone
Updated October 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
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In Hubble's recent image, NGC 6951 unfurls its graceful spiral arms, covered in red nebulae glowing with hydrogen gas, a key fuel for new stars.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After almost getting run over by two cars in heavy rain, a tiny black kitten was saved by a kind stranger who stopped to help him and ended up taking him home.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Christopher Walken, who once gifted an Abyssinian kitten to a reporter during an Interview magazine profile, has raised cats for decades.—
Steve Garbarino,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But, according to the poster, this is not the kitty's true nature, and the second part of the video reveals the reason behind his behavior.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Rally your friends, family and fellow cat lovers, and help your favorite kitty snag the top spot.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated October 20,
Sacbee.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Feline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feline. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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