as in cougar
a large tawny cat of the wild
the panther is surprisingly difficult to spot
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Male panthers have a territory of up to 200 square miles, according to wildlife experts, which inevitably brings them into contact with roads, leading to fatal interactions.
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Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
Juvenile male panthers such as the roughly 1½ -year-old animal that died are more susceptible to vehicle strikes than other members of their species, with panthers under 3 years old representing about 70% of all road kills, according to the FWC.
—Olivia Lloyd, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
Saldaña’s necklace has a panther head at the clasp with a rectangular emerald jewel at its mouth, with contrasting black jewels for the animal’s stripes.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2025
As for her accessories, Saldaña opted for a pair of stud earrings and a bold statement choker with emeralds and panther inspiration courtesy of Cartier.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025
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Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
Juvenile male panthers such as the roughly 1½ -year-old animal that died are more susceptible to vehicle strikes than other members of their species, with panthers under 3 years old representing about 70% of all road kills, according to the FWC.
—Olivia Lloyd, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
Saldaña’s necklace has a panther head at the clasp with a rectangular emerald jewel at its mouth, with contrasting black jewels for the animal’s stripes.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2025
As for her accessories, Saldaña opted for a pair of stud earrings and a bold statement choker with emeralds and panther inspiration courtesy of Cartier.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for panther
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“Panther.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panther. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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