as in ray
any of several extremely large rays they saw a devilfish when they went scuba diving in the Caribbean, but it swam away quickly

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Noun
  • These top-of-the-line models should only be reserved for people interested in experiencing the best ray tracing in the latest titles.
    Luke Larsen, Wired News, 27 Mar. 2025
  • During the day, sunlight will be reflected by slanted mirrors that close off the library, illuminating the columns and surrounding statues of the portico that have never in all the library’s 255-year history been penetrated by the rays of the sun.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 26 Mar. 2025
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  • According to reports from Telemundo San Diego and Mexican publication El Universal, a narco manta — a banner used by cartels to communicate threats publicly — was posted on a bridge and addressed to Grupo Firme.
    Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
  • And although stingray tails have a fearsome reputation for deadly stings, manta tails lack defensive spines entirely.
    Jack Tamisiea, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
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  • Enjoy your last Belizean sunset at the serene Rendezvous Caye, where manta rays will come to shore to bid you farewell — until next time, that is.
    Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
  • While the Indian Ocean boasts iconic creatures spanning from the green sea turtle to the dugong, the manta ray has captivated cultures across the globe for centuries, earning a reputation for their large size and gentle disposition.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Devilfish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devilfish. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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