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an imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers
elves are often portrayed as rather mischievous
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Recent Examples of elves
Sports fans in the UK can technically start their Sunday with some NBA at a time when only Santa’s hard-working elves should be awake, limbering up for the marathon ahead.
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Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
This lays in stark contrast to the doctors who have become the proverbial elves of healthcare, toiling under the sprawling dominion of administrative entities.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
So, just like Santa’s elves working together to pull off the greatest gift delivery, teamwork in the classroom works wonders too.
—Maja Zelihic, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Santa and his elves have also made surprise appearances throughout the holiday season.
—Megan Stein, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Bob Zimmerman piloted one of United Airlines' annual fantasy flights during the holiday season, allowing terminally ill children to take immersive trips to the North Pole with elves on board.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 20 Dec. 2024
There’s a Christmas tree with coastal decor, a Letter to Santa kit, a commemorative keepsake ornament, and turndown service with hot cocoa and cookies delivered by elves.
—Paula Conway, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
There, Nikolas discovers a magical land that is only visible to those who believe and wins the trust of the resident elves.
—EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Invading aliens meet merry elves in this sci-fi Christmas clash.
—EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
This lays in stark contrast to the doctors who have become the proverbial elves of healthcare, toiling under the sprawling dominion of administrative entities.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
So, just like Santa’s elves working together to pull off the greatest gift delivery, teamwork in the classroom works wonders too.
—Maja Zelihic, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Santa and his elves have also made surprise appearances throughout the holiday season.
—Megan Stein, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Bob Zimmerman piloted one of United Airlines' annual fantasy flights during the holiday season, allowing terminally ill children to take immersive trips to the North Pole with elves on board.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 20 Dec. 2024
There’s a Christmas tree with coastal decor, a Letter to Santa kit, a commemorative keepsake ornament, and turndown service with hot cocoa and cookies delivered by elves.
—Paula Conway, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
There, Nikolas discovers a magical land that is only visible to those who believe and wins the trust of the resident elves.
—EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Invading aliens meet merry elves in this sci-fi Christmas clash.
—EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Elves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elves. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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