as in coward
a person without strength of character
a jellyfish who was afraid to tell her boss that her latest brainstorm was just plain bad
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Recent Examples of jellyfish
Enjoy The Catch Of The Day At The Jellyfish
Don’t be confused by this restaurant’s name, there are no jellyfish on the menu.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
This trip is hardly a vacation, though Sofia makes the most of their cottage near the sea to swim (among poisonous jellyfish) and explore (with the similarly ephemeral and no less dangerous Ingrid, seductively played by Vicky Krieps).
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
Unfortunately, Ronnie’s rough morning gets worse when she’s stung by a jellyfish.
—Emma Soren, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2024
From jellyfish cut to Joker, Lady Gaga is back with another hair transformation.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
This trip is hardly a vacation, though Sofia makes the most of their cottage near the sea to swim (among poisonous jellyfish) and explore (with the similarly ephemeral and no less dangerous Ingrid, seductively played by Vicky Krieps).
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
Unfortunately, Ronnie’s rough morning gets worse when she’s stung by a jellyfish.
—Emma Soren, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2024
From jellyfish cut to Joker, Lady Gaga is back with another hair transformation.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jellyfish
Noun
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This is a cop novel that fully satisfies its genre expectations — chases, gun battles, sinister bad guys, questionable cops, cowards and heroes.—
Claude Peck,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2025
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If Republicans refuse to do that, then their constituents can rest assured that their representatives are cowards and liars.—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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It's used to build things and even to make music, which is one reason why this reed story is worth another read.—
Shaun McKinnon,
The Arizona Republic,
30 Dec. 2024
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Most people in the free states opposed human bondage, in a general way, but the thin reed of public opinion was no match for the institutional strength of slavery in the South.—
Matthew Karp,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Residents have complained about poor living conditions, including issues with cockroaches, mice and other pests and the lack of air conditioning, heat and hot water.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
19 Mar. 2025
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Mads Mikkelsen is perfect in the title role, a forensic psychiatrist who basically plays with FBI investigator Will Graham (Hugh Dancy) like a cat would a mouse.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Manderley Farm is idyllic, with its picturesque rolling hills filled with sheep.—
Lois Alter Mark,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Alex's owner's TikTok channel is filled with sweet videos of baby lambs out in the fields, as well as older sheep and rams being shown at championships and shows.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Jellyfish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jellyfish. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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