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Definition of felinenext
as in cat
a small domestic animal known for catching mice the commercial claims that the product will please the palate of even the most finicky feline

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adjective

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Recent Examples of feline
Noun
The account @cat_astrophies has been posting videos of their special feline, along with her cat sister, Mattie, for several years, and one video of Niska has reached more than 10 million views. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026 Free-roaming felines kill 2 billion birds a year in America. Bruce M. Beehler, Washington Post, 26 May 2026
Adjective
The Tonys will afford this titan the same respect his feline friends do on stage in this ebullient revival. Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 29 May 2026 Like many a cat lover, Baseman whips out a phone to share videos of his beloved feline muses. Iris Kwok may 12, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for feline
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feline
Noun
  • Nowadays, Monson de Kansky still keeps busy, whether by managing the Sierra Madre property; spending time with her four children, six grandchildren and cat, Lizzie; keeping up with current affairs and old friends; or, naturally, teaching dance.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
  • One solution to this slow cat-and-mouse game might be to incentivize investors to cap the wells, even if they were never involved with them in the past.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026
Adjective
  • Their beauty also shapes traditional dance in Rwanda, with graceful movements performed by women who extend their arms to mimic the cows’ horns.
    ABC News, ABC News, 27 June 2026
  • The graceful trailing stems and showy flowers of climbing hydrangeas (Hydrangea anomala) look beautiful growing on pergolas and fences.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026
Noun
  • The open house will offer tours of the facility, and there will be opportunities to play with puppies and kittens, meet a wildlife ambassador and visit interactive booths about the work Anderson Humane does, the organization’s website said.
    Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026
  • Some 446 cats were rescued, plus two kittens born later.
    Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • Leap across rooftops and squeeze through pipes, all to become the ultimate good kitty.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026
  • There are store cats everywhere that are hanging around, and the store kitties are very friendly.
    Rachel Brodsky, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026

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“Feline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feline. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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