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Recent Examples of tuft
Unlike most cirrus clouds, however, fibratus clouds do not have tufts or hooks at the end, and the strands are clearly separate from one another.
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Noel Kirkpatrick, Treehugger, 7 Aug. 2025
Alf — a contraction of the designer’s first and last names — is a unisex line that aims to bring some fresh energy into the segment with tongue-in-cheek symbols and unexpected materials, like her baby head rings sprouting tufts of colorful fake fur.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2025
Principally, they were preoccupied with each other—with the tufts on each other’s bodies, with their own ripening smells.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 26 July 2025
The most common owl in California is the great horned owl, with big yellow eyes, two tufts of feathers on its head, and a mix of gray-brown feathers on its body.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
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Noel Kirkpatrick, Treehugger, 7 Aug. 2025
Alf — a contraction of the designer’s first and last names — is a unisex line that aims to bring some fresh energy into the segment with tongue-in-cheek symbols and unexpected materials, like her baby head rings sprouting tufts of colorful fake fur.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2025
Principally, they were preoccupied with each other—with the tufts on each other’s bodies, with their own ripening smells.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 26 July 2025
The most common owl in California is the great horned owl, with big yellow eyes, two tufts of feathers on its head, and a mix of gray-brown feathers on its body.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tuft
Noun
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The city lies close to the Tennessee border and is part of the larger Tennessee Valley region, which is known for its rolling hills, rivers, and strong ties to aerospace and defense industries.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Every window, patio, and balcony is a reminder of Terranea’s coastal location among the stunning hills and cliffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As of publication time, Simpson has reached 11 mountain peaks.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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So, building here is an homage to Aspen’s past, a way of honoring the pioneers who helped transform a quiet mountain town into an international destination.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Shortly after scoring the Phillies’ second run in a series-clinching 2-0 win against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, Bader saved what might have been a home run, then chest-bumped Marsh as closer Jhoan Duran smiled on the mound.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Explore the reconstructed mound and structures to learn about the rich Native American history of the region.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Tuft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tuft. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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