ostrich

noun

Definition of ostrichnext
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as in antelope

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as in scaramouche

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Recent Examples of ostrich No matter what life throws at you, always keep one foot on the ground like a pink flamingo and your head buried in the sand like an ostrich. — Viktoria Shulevich, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024 Sabrina Carpenter walked the red carpet at the 2025 Grammys in a baby blue JW Anderson dress festooned with ostrich feathers. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025 Following in the footsteps of a velvet cutout dress and a fuzzy coat embellished with ostrich feathers, these custom pieces were inspired by Venice and its artisanal flair, said de la Hogue Moran. — Sandra Salibian, WWD, 24 Jan. 2025 Here, a roundup of real-deal Hermès Birkin moments, from a brown ostrich leather style to Snehal and Jyoti Babani’s colorful carriers. — Irene Kim, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ostrich
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ostrich
  1. antelope
  2. crocodile
  3. snake
  4. alligator
  5. chicken
  6. snakeskin
  7. goatskin
  8. sneak
Noun
  • Artifacts, including tools, and rock art depicting hunters, antelopes, goats and more tell the story of the Archaic people, who inhabited these lands from 2500 B.C. to 200 B.C.
    — Alastair Lee Bitsóí, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2025
  • Now throw in a couple of buffalo and lions, some antelope and hyenas, an elephant calf, and a giraffe.
    — Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of antelope
Noun
  • The big picture: The Darién Gap is a 60-mile, roadless, treacherous jungle of crocodiles, snakes, harsh terrain and drug gangs that human rights groups say exposes migrants to harm and disease.
    — Russell Contreras, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The brand’s technical prowess was clearly visible in its exclusive version of the iconic Empreinte bag, crafted from Himalayan crocodile and enriched with real pearls set in its signature sculptural metal handle.
    — Lily Templeton, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of crocodile
Noun
  • After securing the cobra, the snake catchers hold the reptile with bare hands and carefully stretch it out to show off its impressive size.
    — Kelli Bender, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Her gold hoop earrings from Nouvel Heritage cost $6,000, and her snake lariat necklace by Jacquie Aiche, which features a marquise ruby and pave diamonds across the head, cost a little over $16,000.
    — Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of snake
Noun
  • Fried alligator bites and alligator sauce piquant are other popular choices, Cook said.
    — Peter Burke, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Even the occasional alligator blunders onto the highway.
    — Ben Goldfarb, Vox, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of alligator
Noun
  • What to try: Visitors can order from a new food menu that includes banh mi sliders and piri piri chicken tenders.
    — Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Broody hens also cluck in a low tone, growl at other chickens when approached, and may keep their wings outstretched and their feathers puffed up.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of chicken
Noun
  • Alba, who has made the most of her fashion week hitting up a few shows, picked out a pair of snakeskin boots as her favorite item of the lineup.
    — Rhonda Richford, WWD, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Teams from across Florida will battle it out for the snakeskin championship belt by participating and competing in multiple events, including human beer pong, eat the butt challenge, mechanical gator riding and more.
    — Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2025
Definition of snakeskin
Noun
  • Its glossy goatskin leather fabrication adds to the sumptuousness of it all.
    — Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Creole chickens weave between our legs, a chunky pig snuffles across the dirt floor, and a dusty ginger cat snoozes on a goatskin chair.
    — Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of goatskin
Noun
  • Underwood gave a sneak peak into her judging style during an episode of SiriusXM’s Music Row Happy Hour in August 2024.
    — Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
  • In a controversial call during the AFC Championship game, officials ruled quarterback Josh Allen short after a fourth-and-one sneak, which led to a game-winning touchdown by the Chiefs.
    — Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Definition of sneak

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